Front Suspension - Crossmember Removal/Installation

FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
- Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled while servicing the vehicle.
- Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft. If the steering wheel rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected, the internal parts of the clock spring could be damaged.

1. Remove the engine cover. Service and Repair

2. Remove the front suspension tower bar. Front Suspension Tower Bar Removal/Installation - MT Front Suspension Tower Bar Removal/Installation - AT

3. Remove the splash shield. Splash Shield Removal/Installation

4. Slightly bend back the front mudguard, and remove the aerodynamic under cover. Aerodynamic Under Cover Removal/Installation

5. Remove the front auto leveling sensor. Front Auto Leveling Sensor Removal/Installation

6. Remove the under cover.






7. Remove the transverse member. Front Suspension - Transverse Member Removal/Installation

8. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

9. Install in the reverse order of removal.

10. Inspect the front wheel alignment. Front Wheel Alignment

11. Set the EPS system to the neutral position. Programming and Relearning

CAUTION:
- After disconnecting the steering shaft joint, always set the EPS system to the neutral position to prevent system malfunction.









Axle and Hub Component Removal Note

1. Loosen the front upper arm inner bolts.

2. Remove the axle and hub component.

Mounting Rubber Removal Note

1. Suspend the engine using the SSTs.






2. Support the front crossmember using a jack.






WARNING:
- Verify that the crossmember component is securely supported by a jack. If the crossmember component falls, it could cause serious injury or death, or damage to the vehicle.

3. Remove the transverse member.

4. Remove the mounting rubber while gradually lowering the front crossmember.