FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tip:
  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

  2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 1ZR-FAE, 2ZR-FAE)

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 1WW)

  4. REMOVE CENTER NO. 4 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  5. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

    1. Remove the 5 clips and under cover.

  6. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  7. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  8. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  9. SECURE STEERING WHEEL

  10. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

  11. DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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

  13. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

    U122650
    1. Remove the nut and disconnect the 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.

  14. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  15. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

  16. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  17. LOOSEN FRONT NO. 1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    1. C153613

      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.

  18. LOOSEN FRONT NO. 1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

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

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

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  21. REMOVE FRONT LOWER ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET REINFORCEMENT

  22. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT LH

    1. C154784

      Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension member reinforcement LH.

  23. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH

    1. C154785

      Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension member reinforcement RH.

  24. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH

    1. C228439

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

  25. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  26. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. C210112

      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.

      C149509
  27. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    1. C149510

      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.