Removal

SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (for AWD): 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

NOTICE:
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 SST (attachment) to the front No. 2 suspension lower arm assembly LH so that there is a space of approximately 2 mm (0.0787 in.) between the arm and attachment.

SST : 09628-50010

09628-05010

NOTICE:
As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and attachment is not less than 2 mm (0.0787 in.).

(c) Using SST, remove the front No. 2 suspension lower arm LH from the front lower ball joint assembly LH.

SST : 09628-50010

09628-05010





NOTICE:
* Do not damage the dust cover of the lower arm No. 2.
* Make sure that the bolt of SST and the ball joint are in a straight line when installing SST.
* Be sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
* Do not apply a torque of 160 N*m (1631 kgf*cm, 118 ft.*lbf) or more to SST as it may be damaged.

(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 SST (attachment) to the front lower ball joint so that there is a space of approximately 2 mm (0.0787 in.) between the arm and attachment.

SST : 09628-50010

09628-05010

NOTICE:
As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and attachment is not less than 2 mm (0.0787 in.) or less.

(c) Using SST, remove the front lower ball joint from the front suspension lower arm.

SST : 09628-50010

09628-05010





NOTICE:
* Do not damage the dust cover of the lower arm.
* Make sure that the bolt of SST and the ball joint are in a straight line when installing SST.
* Be sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
* Do not apply a torque of 160 N*m (1631 kgf*cm, 118 ft.*lbf) or more to SST as it may be damaged.

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.