FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

  1. FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

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  3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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  4. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER

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  5. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

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  6. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

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  7. SECURE STEERING WHEEL

  8. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

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  9. DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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  10. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  11. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

    1. C279179C02

      *a

      Turn

      *b

      Hold

      Remove the nut and disconnect the front stabilizer link assembly LH from the front stabilizer bar.

      Tip:

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud bolt.

  12. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  13. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  14. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  15. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    1. C127531

      Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.

    2. Disconnect the front lower No. 1 suspension arm from the lower ball joint.

  16. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  17. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT LH

    1. A296303

      Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension member reinforcement LH.

  18. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH

    1. A296302

      Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension member reinforcement RH.

  19. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH

    C149508

    1. Remove the 3 bolts and front suspension member rear brace LH.

  20. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  21. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. C306828

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and disconnect the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly from the rear engine mounting insulator.

    2. C306829C02

      *a

      Engine Lifter

      *b

      Attachment
      V100155

      Attachment placement location

      Support the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.

      Note:

      • Make sure to secure the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly to prevent it from dropping.

      • Use the attachments to keep the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly level.

      • The front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is a heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.

    3. C306830

      Remove the 2 bolts and front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

    4. Slowly lower the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

      Note:

      When lowering the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed on the vehicle.

  22. REMOVE FRONT CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. C346474

      Using a jack, support the engine and transaxle assembly.

    2. A296304

      Remove the 6 bolts and front crossmember sub-assembly.

  23. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  24. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  25. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE

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  26. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR

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  27. REMOVE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY

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