FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Caution

•  Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

1.  Remove the under cover.

2.  When working on the right side of the vehicle, remove the front auto leveling sensor. (Vehicle with discharge headlight system) (See AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

4.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

5.  Inspect for front wheel alignment. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT [European (L.H.D., U.K.) Specs.].)(See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT [Australian Specs. and General (L.H.D., R.H.D.) Specs.].)

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1	Front ABS wheel-speed sensor
2	Front stabilizer control link upper side nut
3	Brake hose bracket bolt
4	Front lower arm outer side nut (See Front Lower Arm Outer Side Nut Removal Note.) (See Front Lower Arm Outer Side Nut Installation Note.)
5	Damper fork
6	Front lower arm inner side bolt (rear)
7	Front lower arm inner side bolt (front) (See Front Lower Arm Inner Side Bolt (Front) Removal Note [FS5A-EL].)
8	Front lower arm

Front Lower Arm Outer Side Nut Removal Note

Warning

•  If the stud bolt of the front knuckle is loosened when removing the front lower arm outer nut, replace the stud bolt with a new one. If the stud bolt is reused, it could fall off while driving, resulting in serious injury or death, and damage to the vehicle.

Front Lower Arm Outer Side Nut Installation Note

Caution

•  The tightening torque of the front lower arm outer side nut differs depending on whether thread-locking compound is applied to the stud bolt or not. Verify if thread-locking compound is applied to the stud bolt or not, and tighten the front lower arm outer side nut using the specified tightening torque.

1.  Visually verify the stud bolt of the knuckle and identify if thread-locking compound is applied to the stud bolt or not.

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2.  Tighten the front lower arm outer side nut.

Front Lower Arm Inner Side Bolt (Front) Removal Note [FS5A-EL]

Note

•  When working on the left side of the vehicle, lower the front crossmember component slightly so that the oil pan does not interfere with the removal of the front lower arm front side bolt.

1.  Slightly bend back the mudguard (LH/RH).

2.  Remove the fastener installing the splash shield (LH/RH) to the front crossmember.

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3.  Remove the radiator hose bracket bolt.

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4.  Detach the extension.

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5.  Support the crossmember component with a jack.

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6.  Remove the crossmember bracket bolts A and loosen the crossmember nut B.

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7.  Loosen the nuts for the middle crossmember.

8.  Remove the nuts at the front of the crossmember.

9.  Lower the jack gradually and tilt the crossmember towards the front.

10.  Remove the lower arm inner side bolt (front).