Removal And Installation

FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Separate intermediate shaft from steering gear assembly. Removal And Installation.
2.Remove tires with power tool. Removal And Installation.
3.Remove front under cover.
4.Separate stabilizer connecting rod from strut assembly. Removal And Installation.
5.Separate steering outer socket from steering knuckle. Removal And Installation.
6.Separate transverse link from steering knuckle. Exploded View.
7.Remove rear torque rod.
- 2WD: Removal And Installation.
- AWD: Removal And Installation.
8.Set suitable jack under front suspension member.

CAUTION:
Check the stable condition when using a jack.
9.Remove member stay and rebound stopper.
10.Remove suspension member mounting bolts, insulator, and rebound stopper rubber.
11.Gradually lower the jack to remove front suspension member from vehicle body.

CAUTION:
Operate while checking that jack supporting status is stable.
NOTE:
Remove it with each component parts.
12.Remove component parts from front suspension member.
13.Perform inspection after removal. Inspection.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.





- To install rebound stopper (1), insert it with the protrusion aligned with the hole of member stay (2).





- To install member stay and mounting bolts of front suspension member, temporarily tighten the bolts before tightening to the specified torque, referring to the tightening method and the numerical order shown below:





- Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the vehicle installation position (rubber bushing), under unladen conditions with tires on level ground.
- Perform inspection after installation. Inspection.