Removal And Installation

FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Remove tires with power tool. Exploded View.
2.Remove under cover. Exploded View.
3.Remove wheel sensor. Exploded View.
4.Remove stabilizer connecting rod from strut assembly. Exploded View.
5.Remove rear torque rod. Exploded View.
6.Remove transverse link from steering knuckle. Exploded View.
7.Remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle. Exploded View.
8.Remove intermediate shaft from steering gear assembly. Exploded View.
9.Set suitable jack under front suspension member.

CAUTION:
Check the stable condition when using a jack.
10.Remove member stay rear mounting bolts.
11.Remove upper link mounting bolts (right side: vehicle body side, left side: suspension member side), and suspension member mounting bolts.
12.Gradually lower the jack to remove front suspension member from vehicle body.

CAUTION:
Check the stable condition when using a jack.
13.Remove upper link (left side) from vehicle body.
14.Remove upper link (right side), transverse links, stabilizer assembly from suspension member.
15.Remove steering gear assembly from suspension member. Exploded View.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
- Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts, under unladen conditions with tires on level ground.