Suspension Member

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Part 2:

Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Set engine slinger to engine, then suspend an engine.
2. Remove tire from vehicle with power tool.
3. Remove undercover with power tool.
4. Remove front cross bar.





5. Remove mounting bolts which are at the back of transverse link (mounting part with body) with power tool, separate transverse link.
6. Remove mounting bolts which are at the front of transverse link with power tool, separate transverse link.
7. Remove steering hydraulic piping bracket from front suspension member. Refer to HYDRAULIC LINE.
8. Remove mounting bolts of steering gear with power tool, then hang steering gear on vehicle. Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE.
9. Remove stabilizer bar from front suspension member and stabilizer connecting rod lower side with power tool.
10. Remove mounting nuts between engine mounting insulator and front suspension member.
11. Remove mounting nuts between front suspension member and body with power tool.
12. Move jack down slowly to remove front suspension member from vehicle.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check front suspension member for deformation, cracks, or any other damage. Replace if necessary.

INSTALLATION

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Part 2:

^ Refer to Components for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: Refer to component parts location and do not reuse nonreusable parts.

^ After removing/installing or replacing suspension components and steering components, check wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Inspection.
^ After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position.