FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM(for 2WD) REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the front upper suspension arm removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure Necessary Procedures Effects/Inoperative when not Performed Link
Front wheel alignment adjustment

  • Clearing zero point calibration data

  • Yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration

 VSC malfunctioning

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Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

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  2. DISCONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE

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  3. REMOVE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01LEIG

      Support the front axle with a jack.

    2. Remove the clip and nut.

    3. A01LAZFC01
      *a Turn
      *b Hold

      Using SST, disconnect the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle.

      SST
      09628-62011
    4. B0068EJ

      Remove the 2 nuts and 2 bolts.

    5. Remove the front upper suspension arm assembly LH.

  4. REMOVE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH LH


    1. A01LCMI

      Using a hammer and chisel, strike and bend the entire flange of the front upper suspension arm bush LH as shown in the illustration.

    2. A01LC0BC01
      *1 Front Upper Suspension Arm Bush LH

      Using SST and a press, press out the front upper suspension arm bush LH.

      SST
      09613-26010
      09632-36010
      09950-00020

  5. REMOVE UPPER BALL JOINT DUST COVER


    1. Remove the dust cover set ring and upper ball joint dust cover from the front upper suspension arm assembly LH.

      Note


      • Do not damage the upper ball joint dust cover.

      • If the upper ball joint dust cover is damaged, replace it.

  6. REMOVE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT


    1. A01LB6T

      Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.

    2. A01L91NN02

      Using SST and a press, press out the front upper ball joint.

      SST
      09612-30012
      09388-40010