Front Lower Suspension Arm Removal

Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber with coil spring.

HINT:

Be careful not to deform the bracket of the front shock absorber with coil spring when removing the bolt.

Remove the clip and the nut.

Using SST, separate the tie rod end LH from the steering knuckle.

SST

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NOTICE:

1. Hang SST with a string, etc. to prevent it from falling.
   
2. Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
   
3. Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
   
4. Do not damage the steering knuckle.
   

Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link from the front lower suspension arm.

Loosen the nut while holding the bolt.

NOTICE:

Do not remove the bolt.

Separate the lower part of the front shock absorber from the front lower suspension arm.

Remove the 2 nuts and the front stabilizer link assembly LH.

HINT:

If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (6 mm) wrench to hold the stud.

Support the front suspension crossmember with a transmission jack.

NOTICE:

Be sure to place a wooden block between the front suspension crossmember and transmission jack.

Remove the 2 bolts from the front lower ball joint.

Loosen the nut of the lower No. 2 arm bracket assembly.

NOTICE:

Do not remove the nut.

Remove the bolt, washer, and nut on the front of the front lower suspension arm.

Remove the 4 bolts, side rail plate, and front lower suspension arm with the lower No. 2 arm bracket assembly.

Fix the front lower suspension arm in a vise using aluminium plates.

Remove the clip and castle nut.

Use SST to remove the front lower ball joint from the front lower suspension arm.

SST

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NOTICE:

1. Do not damage the front lower suspension arm.
   
2. Do not damage the lower ball joint dust boots.
   

Remove the nut, washer, and lower No. 2 arm bracket assembly from the front lower suspension arm.