Front Lower Suspension Arm: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus IS F. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT

Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
The following procedure listed is for the LH side.

REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER )
REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER )
SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER )
REMOVE FRONT DISC (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER )
SEPARATE STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the steering knuckle with axle assembly
Fig 1: Locating Steering Knuckle With Axle Assembly Bolts
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REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE NO.2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY
1. Support the front suspension crossmember with a transmission jack
  NOTE: Be sure to place a wooden block between the front suspension crossmember and transmission jack.
  
  Fig 2: Supporting Front Suspension Crossmember
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2. Loosen the nut of the No. 2 lower arm bracket assembly.
  NOTE: Do not remove the nut.
  
  Fig 3: Locating No. 2 Lower Arm Bracket Assembly Nut
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3. Remove the bolt, washer, and nut on the front of the front lower suspension arm assembly
  
  Fig 4: Locating Front Lower Suspension Arm Assembly Bolt, Washer, And Nut
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4. Remove the 4 bolts, a nut, side rail plate, and front lower suspension arm assembly with the No 2 lower arm bracket assembly
  
  Fig 5: Locating Front Lower Suspension Arm Assembly And Side Rail Plate With Bolts And Nut
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REMOVE NO. 2 LOWER ARM BRACKET ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the nut, washer, and No 2 lower arm bracket assembly from the front lower suspension arm assembly