PROCEDURE
REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ABSORBER LOWER COVER
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE CENTER NO. 4 ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
Remove the 5 clips and under cover.
REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
SECURE STEERING WHEEL
REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET
DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
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
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
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
DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT LH
Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension member reinforcement LH.
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH
Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension member reinforcement RH.
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH
Remove the 3 bolts and front suspension member rear brace LH.
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Detach the 2 clamps and claw, and disconnect the oxygen sensor wire from the front suspension crossmember.
Support the front suspension crossmember with a transmission jack.
Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts and front suspension crossmember.
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
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.