Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Remove engine cover. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW " (VQ37VHR), "EXPLODED VIEW " (VK50VE).
- Remove front fender protector. Refer to "FENDER PROTECTOR: EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Remove tires with power tool.
- Remove wheel sensor and harness connector from vehicle. Refer to
"FRONT WHEEL SENSOR: EXPLODED VIEW
".CAUTION: Never pull on wheel sensor harness.
- Remove shock absorber actuator harness connector (with Continuous Damping Control).
- Remove front wheel vertical G sensor (with Continuous Damping Control). Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Remove brake hose bracket. Refer to "FRONT: EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Remove stabilizer connecting rod with power tool. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Remove wheel hub lock nut. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Remove shock absorber from transverse link with power tool.
- Separate upper link from steering knuckle. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Separate drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing assembly.
- Remove shock absorber assembly.NOTE: If removing shock absorber is difficult, loosen upper link mounting bolts (vehicle side).