Front Cross-Member: Service and Repair

FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER

REMOVAL
1. Set engine slinger to engine, then suspend an engine.
2. Remove tire from vehicle with power tool.
3. Remove undercover with power tool.
4. Remove front cross bar.





5. Remove mounting bolts which are at the back of transverse link (mounting part with body) with power tool, separate transverse link.
6. Remove mounting bolts which are at the front of transverse link with power tool, separate transverse link.
7. Remove steering hydraulic piping bracket from front suspension member.
8. Remove mounting bolts of steering gear with power tool, then hang steering gear on vehicle.
9. Remove stabilizer bar from front suspension member and stabilizer connecting rod lower side with power tool.
10. Remove mounting nuts between engine mounting insulator and front suspension member.
11. Remove mounting nuts between front suspension member and body with power tool.
12. Move jack down slowly to remove front suspension member from vehicle.

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

INSTALLATION
^ Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: Do not reuse non-reusable parts.

^ After removing/installing or replacing suspension components and steering components, check wheel alignment.
^ After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor.