TORSION BAR SPRING AND LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4x2 (HIGH CLEARANCE MODEL), 4x4]

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1.  Remove the ABS sensor wiring harness brackets installed to the upper arm and steering knuckle, then move aside the ABS sensor.

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2.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

4.  Inspect the vehicle height and adjust it as necessary. (See VEHICLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT [4x4].)

5.  Inspect the front wheel alignment as necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT [4x4].)

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1
Cotter pin
2
Nut
3
Front lower arm ball joint
(See TORSION BAR SPRING AND LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4x2 (EXCEPT HIGH CLEARANCE MODEL)].)
4
Shock absorber lower bolt and nut
5
Anchor bolt
(See Anchor Bolt Installation Note.)
6
Anchor swivel
7
Bolt and washer
8
Torsion bar spring component
9
Anchor arm
(See Anchor Arm Removal Note.)
(See Anchor Arm Installation Note.)
10
Torsion bar spring
(See Torsion Bar Spring Removal Note.)
(See Torsion Bar Spring Installation Note.)
11
Torque plate
12
Lower arm spindle (rear), washer and nut
13
Lower arm spindle (front), washer and nut
14
Stabilizer bolt, bushing, retainer, spacer and nut
(See TORSION BAR SPRING AND LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4x2 (EXCEPT HIGH CLEARANCE MODEL)].)
15
Front lower arm
16
Bound stopper
17
Front lower arm ball joint
18
Clip
(See TORSION BAR SPRING AND LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4x2 (EXCEPT HIGH CLEARANCE MODEL)].)
19
Dust boot
20
Front lower arm bushing
(See Front Lower Arm Bushing Removal Note.)
(See Front Lower Arm Bushing Installation Note.)


Anchor Arm Removal Note

1.  Mark the anchor arm and body for reference during installation.

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Torsion Bar Spring Removal Note

1.  Mark the torsion bar spring and anchor arm, and torsion bar spring and torque plate for reference during installation.

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Front Lower Arm Bushing Removal Note

1.  Remove the front lower arm bushing using the SST.

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Front Lower Arm Bushing Installation Note

1.  Apply soapy water to the new bushing.

2.  Install the bushing using the SST.

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Torsion Bar Spring Installation Note

1.  Before installation, check the identification mark on the end of the torsion bar spring.

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2.  Align the marks made during removal, and connect the torsion bar spring to the torque plate.

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Anchor Arm Installation Note

1.  Align the marks made during removal, and install the anchor arm onto the torsion bar spring.

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Anchor Bolt Installation Note

1.  Install the anchor bolt, and tighten it until the marks made during removal are aligned.

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Note
•  If the anchor bolt was not marked during removal, install it as follows:
1.  Lower the front suspension until the upper arm contacts the rebound stopper.
2.  Install the anchor arm so that the angle A is 55°30′—64°30′.
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