Removal

SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (for AWD): REMOVAL

REMOVAL
HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH





(a) Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle shaft nut.
SST: 09930-00010
NOTE:
Release the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.

(b) While applying the brakes, remove the front axle shaft nut.
3. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH Removal
4. REMOVE FRONT DISC Removal
5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH Removal
6. DISCONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal
7. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM LH





(a) Remove the clip and nut.
(b) Install 2 spacers (SST spacer A) onto the front No. 2 suspension lower arm LH so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm (0.0394 in.) between the arm and spacers.
SST: 09960-20010
09961-02050
NOTICE:
- Make sure to install the spacers (SST spacer A) as the steering knuckle spacer may shift.
- As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

(c) Using SST, disconnect the front No. 2 suspension lower arm LH from the front lower ball joint assembly LH.
SST: 09960-20010
09961-02010




NOTICE:
- Do not damage the dust cover of the lower arm No. 2.
- As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and claw are parallel.
- Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.





(d) Put matchmarks on the front suspension toe adjusting cam and front frame assembly.
(e) Put matchmarks on the front suspension No. 2 toe adjusting plate and front frame assembly.





(f) Remove the nut, front suspension No. 2 toe adjusting plate and bolt.
(g) Remove the front suspension toe adjusting cam and the front suspension lower arm LH.
8. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE Removal
9. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH Removal
10. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH Removal
11. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH Removal
12. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH Removal
13. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE LH Removal
14. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Remove the clip and nut.
(b) Install 2 spacers (SST spacer A) onto the front lower ball joint assembly LH so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm (0.0394 in.) between the arm and spacers.
SST: 09960-20010
09961-02050
NOTICE:
- Make sure to install the spacers (SST spacer A) as the steering knuckle spacer may shift.
- As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

(c) Using SST, disconnect the front No. 2 suspension lower arm assembly LH from the steering knuckle.
SST: 09960-20010
09961-02010




NOTICE:
- Do not damage the dust cover of the lower arm.
- As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and claw are parallel.
- Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.

15. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH Removal





16. DISCONNECT LOWER FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the nut and front shock absorber upper bracket plate, and disconnect the front shock absorber lower bracket from the front suspension lower arm LH.





17. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Put matchmarks on the camber adjusting cam and front frame assembly.
(b) Put matchmarks on the No. 2 camber adjusting cam and front frame assembly.
(c) Remove the nut and No. 2 camber adjusting cam.
(d) Remove the camber adjusting cam and front suspension lower arm LH.