FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REMOVAL

PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 1ZR-FAE, 2ZR-FAE)
1. Remove the 11 clips, 6 bolts and under cover.
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 1AD-FTV, 2AD-FHV)
1. Remove the 6 bolts and 10 clips.
2. Remove the No. 1 engine under cover.
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 1WW)
1. Remove the 6 bolts and 11 clips.
2. Remove the No. 1 engine under cover.
REMOVE CENTER NO. 4 ENGINE UNDER COVER
1. Remove the 2 clips and under cover.
REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
1. Remove the 5 clips and under cover.
REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

Tech Tips

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
1. Remove the 4 clips and No. 2 engine under cover.
SECURE STEERING WHEEL
REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET
1. Fold back the floor carpet, and then remove the 2 clips and then column hole cover silencer sheet.
DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the bolt.
  
  Note
  
  Do not disconnect the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering intermediate shaft.
2. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Matchmark
  
  Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering intermediate shaft.
3. Disconnect the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering intermediate shaft.

Text in Illustration
*1	Matchmark

REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

Text in Illustration
*a	Clip A
*b	Clip B
*c	Lip

Remove clip A and the No. 1 steering column hole cover and detach clip B from the body.

Note

Do not damage clip A or B.

DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer link assembly LH from the front stabilizer bar.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud bolt.
DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

Tech Tips

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

Remove the cotter pin and nut.
Install SST to the tie rod end.

SST

09960-20010 ( 09961-02060 )

Note

Make sure that the top of SST aligns with the top of the tie rod end.

Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.

SST: 09960-20010 ( 09961-02010 )

Text in Illustration
*1	Body	*2	Claw
*3	Nut	*4	Spacer B
*a	Tie the string without allowing slack	*b	1 mm (0.0397 in.)
*c	Molybdenum Grease Application Area	*d	String
*e	Place the wrench here	-	-

CAUTION:

Apply grease to the bolt threads and the tip of SST.

Note

Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the steering knuckle to prevent SST from falling off.
Install SST with the center nut so that A and B are parallel. Otherwise, the dust cover may be damaged.
Be sure to place the wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
Do not damage the steering knuckle.

DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

Tech Tips

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
LOOSEN FRONT NO. 1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. Loosen the bolt.
  
  Note
  
  Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut fixed in place.
LOOSEN FRONT NO. 1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

Tech Tips

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.
2. Disconnect the front suspension lower arm from the lower ball joint.
DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

Tech Tips

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT LOWER ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET REINFORCEMENT
1. Remove the 2 bolts and front lower engine mounting bracket reinforcement.
REMOVE REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension member reinforcement LH.
REMOVE REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
1. Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension member reinforcement RH.
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH
1. Remove the 3 bolts and front suspension member rear brace LH.
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Detach the 2 clamps and claw, and disconnect the oxygen sensor wire from the front suspension crossmember.
2. Support the front suspension crossmember with a transmission jack.
3. Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts and front suspension crossmember.
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the 2 bolts, nut and front lower suspension arm from the front suspension crossmember.
  
  Note
  
  Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut fixed in place.
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

Tech Tips

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BRACE LH
1. Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension member front brace.
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BRACE RH

Tech Tips

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR
1. Remove the front stabilizer bar from the front suspension crossmember.
REMOVE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and steering gear from the front suspension crossmember.
  
  Note
  
  Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut fixed in place.