Removal And Installation

FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Remove the wheel and tire assemblies using power tool. Refer to "Adjustment" Adjustment.
2.Remove transverse link. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal And Installation.
3.Remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal And Installation.
4.Separate intermediate shaft from the lower joint. Refer to "Removal and Installation" 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. Refer to "Removal and Installation" 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.

White arrow indicates: Front

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