FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM (for 2WD) REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. DISCONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


    1. A01DWRN

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the front flexible hose.

  3. REMOVE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01DZ98

      Support the front axle with a jack.

    2. Remove the clip and nut.

    3. A01DYK7E01

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

      SST
      09628-62011
    4. A01DVEKE01

      Remove the 2 nuts and 2 bolts.

    5. Remove the upper arm.

  4. REMOVE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH


    1. A01DXRPE01

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

    2. A01DZBZE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Bush

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

      SST
      09613-26010
      09710-22021   ( 09710-01061 )
      09950-00020

  5. REMOVE UPPER BALL JOINT DUST COVER


    1. Remove the dust cover set ring and dust cover from the upper arm.

      Note


      • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.

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

  6. REMOVE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT


    1. A01E0FS

      Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.

    2. A01E13EE01

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

      SST
      09612-30012
      09388-40010