Removal

SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (for 2WD): REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

2. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH Removal

3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL Removal

4. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

5. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER Service and Repair

6. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR LOWER Removal

7. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER Removal

8. DISCONNECT STEERING SLIDING YOKE WITH SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

9. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH Removal

10. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH Removal

11. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH Removal

12. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY Removal

13. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY Removal

14. DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR Removal

15. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH Removal

16. REMOVE FRONT DISC Removal

17. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH Removal

18. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY 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

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NOTICE:
* Be sure to install SST (attachment) as the spacer may shift.
* 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. 1 suspension lower arm assembly LH from the steering knuckle.

SST : 09628-50010

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NOTICE:
* Do not damage the dust cover of the lower arm No. 1.
* 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) Remove the bolt and nut, and then remove the No. 1 suspension lower arm LH.

19. DISCONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the bolt, and then remove the bracket of the front height control sensor LH.

20. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the 2 nuts and front stabilizer link assembly LH.

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

21. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Support the steering knuckle LH with a jack and wooden block.

(b) Remove the bolt and nut, and then disconnect the bottom side of the pneumatic front LH with shock absorber cylinder assembly from the front No. 2 suspension lower arm LH.

(d) 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:
* Be sure to install the SST (attachment) as the spacer may shift.
* As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and attachment is not less than 2 mm (0.0787 in.).

(e) Using SST, disconnect the front No. 2 suspension lower arm assembly LH from the steering knuckle.

NOTICE:
* Do not damage the dust cover of the No. 2 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.

(f) Remove the bolt and nut, and then remove the No. 2 suspension lower arm LH.