Removal

FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM: REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
* The following procedure listed is for the LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR Removal

3. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY Removal

4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY Removal

5. REMOVE FRONT DISC Removal

6. SEPARATE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING Removal

7. SEPARATE STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the steering knuckle with axle assembly.





8. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT Removal

9. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER

10. REMOVE NO.2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

11. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

(a) Support the front suspension crossmember with a transmission jack.





NOTICE:
Be sure to place a wooden block between the front suspension crossmember and transmission jack.

(b) Loosen the nut of the No. 2 lower arm bracket assembly.





NOTICE:
Do not remove the nut.

(c) Remove the bolt, washer, and nut on the front of the front lower suspension arm assembly.





(d) Remove the 4 bolts, a nut, side rail plate, and front lower suspension arm assembly with the No. 2 lower arm bracket assembly.





12. REMOVE NO. 2 LOWER ARM BRACKET ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the nut, washer, and No. 2 lower arm bracket assembly from the front lower suspension arm assembly.