Removal And Installation

FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Remove the wheel and tire assemblies using power tool.
2.Remove transverse link. Removal And Installation.
3.Remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle. Removal And Installation.
4.Separate intermediate shaft from the lower joint. Removal And Installation.
5.Remove the engine rear torque rod.
6.Set suitable jack under front suspension member.

CAUTION:
Do not damage the front suspension member with jack.
7.Remove suspension member bolts.
8.Gradually lower the jack to remove front suspension member from vehicle body.
9.Remove steering gear assembly from suspension member. Removal And Installation.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.





- For installation of the suspension member, temporarily tighten the bolts in the sequence shown and tighten them to the specified torque.





- Exploded View for tightening torque.
- Tighten the wheel nuts to specification. Adjustment.
- After installation, perform final tightening of each part under unladen conditions with tires on ground. Check wheel alignment.
Component Tests and General Diagnostics.