Removal and Installation

FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Remove tire with power tool.
2.Remove under cover with power tool.
3.Remove front cross bar.
4.Separate steering gear assembly and lower joint. Without 4WAS.
5.Remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle. Exploded View.
6.Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Exploded View.
7.Remove shock absorber. Exploded View.
8.Remove front stabilizer. Exploded View.
9.Install engine slinger, and then hoist engine. Removal and Installation.
10.Remove transverse link from front suspension member with power tool. Exploded View.
11.Remove steering hydraulic piping bracket and steering gear from front suspension member. Service and Repair.
12.Set suitable jack front suspension member.
13.Remove mounting nuts between engine mounting insulator and from suspension member. Exploded View.
14.Remove mounting bolts and nuts of front suspension member with power tool.
15.Gradually lower jack to remove front suspension assembly from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
- Perform final tightening of installation position between front suspension member and transverse links (rubber bushing) under unladen condition with tires on level ground.