Front Suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER

Part 1:

Part 2:

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
2. Remove undercover with power tool.
3. Remove fixing bolts and nuts, then remove front cross bar from vehicle with power tool.
4. Remove steering hydraulic piping bracket from front suspension member. Refer to "HYDRAULIC LINE".
5. Remove steering gear and front suspension member attachment bolts and hang steering gear on vehicle. Refer to "POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE".
6. Remove transverse link from front suspension member with power tool. Refer to "TRANSVERSE LINK".
7. Set jack under engine.

CAUTION: When setting jack to engine, use a wooden block or an equivalent for the setting.

8. Remove fixing nuts between engine mounting insulator and front suspension member. Refer to "ENGINE ASSEMBLY".
9. Remove fixing nuts between front suspension member and body with power tool.
10. Remove front suspension member from vehicle.

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

INSTALLATION
^ Refer to "Components" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
^ Perform final tightening of installation position between front suspension member and transverse link (rubber bushing) under unladen condition with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to "SERVICE DATA".