FRONT CROSSMEMBER 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 wiring 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 while servicing the vehicle.

1.  Remove the engine cover. (See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [13B-MSP].)

2.  Remove the front suspension tower bar. (See FRONT SUSPENSION TOWER BAR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MT].) (See FRONT SUSPENSION TOWER BAR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AT].)

3.  Remove the splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Slightly bend back the front mudguard, and remove the aerodynamic under cover. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5.  Remove the front auto leveling sensor. (See FRONT AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6.  Remove the under cover.

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7.  Remove the transverse member. (See TRANSVERSE MEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

8.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

9.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

10.  Inspect the front wheel alignment. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

11.  Set the EPS system to the neutral position. (See EPS SYSTEM NEUTRAL POSITION SETTING.)

Caution
•  After disconnecting the steering shaft joint, always set the EPS system to the neutral position to prevent system malfunction.

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Brake hose
2
Caliper and mounting support
3
Disc plate
4
Tie-rod end
(See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5
Shock absorber bolt (lower)
6
Front lower arm bolt joint
(See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
7
Front upper arm ball joint
(See FRONT UPPER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
8
Axle and hub component
(See Axle and Hub Component Removal Note.)
9
Radiator mounting bracket
10
Mounting rubber
(See Mounting Rubber Removal Note.)
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Front crossmember component
12
Steering gear and linkage
13
Front upper arm
14
Front lower arm
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Stabilizer control link
16
Front stabilizer
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Front crossmember


Axle and Hub Component Removal Note

1.  Loosen the front upper arm inner bolts.

2.  Remove the axle and hub component.


Mounting Rubber Removal Note

1.  Suspend the engine using the SSTs.

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2.  Support the front crossmember using a jack.

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Warning
•  Verify that the crossmember component is securely supported by a jack. If the crossmember component falls, it could cause serious injury or death, or damage to the vehicle.

3.  Remove the transverse member.

4.  Remove the mounting rubber while gradually lowering the front crossmember.