Removal And Installation

FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL
1. Separate intermediate shaft from steering gear pinion shaft. Refer to Service and Repair.
2. Remove front tires from vehicle using a power tool.
3. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to Service and Repair.

CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.





4. Remove the nut on the upper side of stabilizer connecting rod (1) with a power tool, and then remove stabilizer connecting rod (1) from strut assembly.





5. Loosen steering outer socket (1) nut.
6. Remove steering outer socket (1) from steering knuckle (2) so as not to damage ball joint boot (3) using Tool.

CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent the Tool from suddenly coming off.

Tool number : HT72520000 (J-25730-A)

7. Remove rear torque rod. Refer to Overhaul .
8. Remove transverse link ball joint nut and bolt. Then, remove transverse link from steering knuckle.
9. Set jack under front suspension member.
10. Remove upper side bolts of upper link.
11. Remove the bolts of member stay, and then remove member stay from vehicle.
12. Gradually lower a jack to remove front suspension assembly.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- For tightening torque, refer to Component .
- Perform final tightening of each of parts (rubber bushing), under unladen conditions, which were removed when removing front suspension assembly. Check wheel alignment. Refer to Front Suspension .
- Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to Service and Repair .