Removal and Installation

FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
2. At first, remove the following parts as a set.
- Engine, transmission assembly, transfer and front final drive: refer to Removal and Installation (VQ35HR), Removal and Installation (VK50VE).
- Drive shaft: refer to Exploded View.
3. Remove the following parts.
- Steering knuckle and wheel hub and bearing assembly: refer to Exploded View.
- Steering gear assembly and hydraulic line: refer to Exploded View, (VQ35HR), (VK50VE).
- Stabilizer bar and stabilizer connecting rod: refer to Exploded View.
- Transverse link: refer to Exploded View.
- Engine mount insulator: refer to Exploded View (VQ35HR), Exploded View(VK50VE).

INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
- Perform final tightening of bolts and nut at the vehicle installation position (rubber bushing), under unladen condition with tires on level ground.