FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER(for AWD) REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

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  2. DISCONNECT FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY

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  3. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR

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  4. REMOVE LOWER NO.2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B006BAV

      Remove the clip and nut.

    2. Install SST (attachment) onto the lower No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH so that there is a space of approximately 2 mm (0.0787 in.) between the arm and attachment.

      SST
      09628-50010   ( 09628-05010 )
      B006AUPC01
      *a 2 mm (0.0787 in.) - -

      Note


      • Be sure to install SST (attachment) in order to prevent damage to the lower No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH stud.

      • As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not 2 mm (0.0787 in.) or less.

    3. Using SST, disconnect the lower No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH from the front lower ball joint assembly LH.

      SST
      09628-50010   ( 09628-05010 )

      Note


      • Apply molybdenum grease to the bolt threads and end of the SST bolt.

      • Do not damage the dust cover of the lower No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.

      • Make sure that the bolt of SST and thelower No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH ball are in a straight line when installing SST.

      • Be sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.

      • Do not apply a torque of 160 N*m (1631 kgf*cm, 118 ft.*lbf) or more to SST as it may be damaged.

    4. B006EGUC01
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the front suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly and front frame assembly.

    5. Put matchmarks on the front No.2 suspension toe adjust plate and front frame assembly.

    6. B006E3T

      Remove the front No.2 suspension toe adjust plate and bolt.

    7. Remove the front suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly and the lower No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.

  5. REMOVE LOWER NO.2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  6. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B006B61

      Remove the nut.

    2. B006B7Y

      Remove the front upper shock absorber bracket plate and front lower shock absorber bracket sub-assembly LH from the front lower suspension arm assembly LH.

  7. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  8. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B006AEQ

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

      Tech Tips

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon socket wrench 8 mm to hold the stud bolt.

  9. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  10. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B0069ZIC01
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the front suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly and front frame assembly.

    2. Put matchmarks on the front No.2 suspension toe adjust plate and front frame assembly.

    3. B006F3C

      Remove the front No.2 suspension toe adjust plate and bolt.

    4. Remove the front suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly and the front lower suspension arm assembly LH.

  11. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  12. REMOVE RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY

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  13. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR

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