Removal and Installation

FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Remove tires with power tool.
2.Remove under cover with power tool.
3.Remove front cross bar with power tool.
4.Separate steering gear assembly and lower joint. Refer to "AWD : Exploded View" Exploded View and "Exploded View" Exploded View.
5.Remove steering outer sockets from steering knuckles. Refer to "AWD : Exploded View" Exploded View.
6.Remove wheel sensors and sensor harness from steering knuckles. Refer to "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View" Exploded View.
7.Remove shock absorbers from transverse links. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
8.Remove stabilizer connecting rods and stabilizer bar. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
9.Install engine slinger, and then hoist engine. Refer to "AWD : Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
10.Remove transverse links from front suspension member. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
11.Remove steering hydraulic piping bracket and steering gear from front suspension member. Refer to ST52, "AWD : Exploded View".
12.Set suitable jack front suspension member.
13.Remove mounting nuts between engine mounting insulator and from suspension member. Refer to EM72, "AWD : Exploded View".
14.Remove mounting bolts and nuts of front suspension member with power tool.
15.Gradually lower jack to remove front suspension assembly from vehicle.

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.