FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

  1. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  2. SECURE STEERING WHEEL

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  3. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER PLATE

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  4. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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  5. SEPARATE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  6. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

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  7. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

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  8. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  9. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  10. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BOLT (for LH Side)

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  11. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BOLT (for RH Side)

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  12. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  13. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  14. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. C302386C01

      *a

      Jack

      *b

      Wooden Block
      V100135

      Front of the Vehicle
      V100155

      Wooden Block Placement Location

      Using a jack and a wooden block, support the engine and transaxle assembly.

    2. C302387

      Remove the bolt and separate the engine moving control rod.

    3. C302388C01

      *a

      Engine Lifter

      *b

      Attachment
      V100135

      Front of the Vehicle
      V100155

      Attachment Placement Location

      Support the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.

      CAUTION:

      • The front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is a heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.

      • Make sure to secure the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly to prevent it from dropping.

      Note:

      Use the attachments to keep the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly level.

    4. Remove the 6 bolts and front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

      C302389

    5. Slowly lower the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

      Note:

      When lowering the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed to the vehicle.

  15. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

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  16. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR

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

    1. C302390

      Remove the bolt and front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

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

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  19. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD

    1. C398225

      Remove the bolt and engine moving control rod from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

  20. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER DYNAMIC DAMPER (w/ Dynamic Damper)

    1. C302393

      Remove the 2 bolts and front suspension member dynamic damper from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.