FRONT STABILIZER BAR REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

2. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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4. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER

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5. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

   1. 

      Remove the 3 clips and under cover.

6. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

   1. 

      Remove the 3 clips and under cover.

7. SECURE STEERING WHEEL

8. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

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9. DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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10. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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11. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

    1. 

       Remove the 2 nuts and front stabilizer link assembly LH.

       Tip:

       If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud bolt.

12. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

13. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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14. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

15. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    1. 

       Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.

    2. Disconnect the front lower No. 1 suspension arm from the lower ball joint.

16. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

17. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT LH

    1. 

       Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension member reinforcement LH.

18. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH

    1. 

       Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension member reinforcement RH.

19. REMOVE ENGINE FRONT MOUNTING BRACKET REINFORCEMENT LOWER (for 1AD and 3ZR 2WD)

    1. 

       Remove the 2 bolts and engine front mounting bracket reinforcement lower.

20. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH

    

    1. Remove the 3 bolts and front suspension member rear brace LH.

21. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

22. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and disconnect the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly from the rear engine mounting insulator.

       

    2. 

       *a	Engine Lifter
       *b	Attachment
       	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.

       Note:

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

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

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

    3. Remove the 2 bolts and front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

       

    4. 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 on the vehicle.

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

    1. 

       Remove the 2 bolts, nut and front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

       Note:

       Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

24. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE

    

    1. Remove the 8 bolts and front suspension member brace from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

25. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR

    1. 

       Remove the front stabilizer bar from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

26. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR BUSHING LH

    1. 

       Remove the front stabilizer bar bushing from the front stabilizer bar.

27. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR BUSHING RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.