Front Cross-Member: Service and Repair

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
[[A]] LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY REMOVAL





Lift the transaxle with a transmission jack, and then withdraw the front mounting bolt on the left lower arm assembly.

[[B]] TIE ROD END AND KNUCKLE DISCONNECTION





CAUTION:
^ The thread on the ball joint may be damaged. Do not remove the tie rod end mounting nut from the ball joint. Just loosen the nut. For this operation, use the special tool.
^ Suspend the special tool with a cord to prevent it from dropping.

[[C]] CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL





Retain the crossmember with a transmission jack, and then remove the crossmember mounting bolt.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
]]A[[ STABILIZER BAR INSTALLATION





Align the identification color on the left side of the stabilizer bar with the right end of the bushing.

]]B[[ SELF-LOCKING NUT INSTALLATION





Tighten the self-locking bolt until its protruding length meets the standard value.
Standard value (A): 22 ± 1.5 mm (0.87 ± 0.06 inch)

INSPECTION
- Check the crossmembers for cracks or damage.