Front Suspension Member: 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.
- REMOVE ENGINE WITH TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
HINT
Remove the engine with transmission assembly (See REMOVAL )
- INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK
- REMOVE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE NO.1 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE NO.2 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR
- Remove the 2 nuts and the front stabilizer bar
HINT
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud bolt.
- Remove the 2 nuts and the front stabilizer bar
- SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
- Remove the 2 bolts, 2 washers, 2 nuts and separate the front lower suspension arm assembly LH
- SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT.
Perform the same procedure as the LH side
- REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 2 bolts, 2 washers, 2 nuts, and the power steering link assembly from the front suspension crossmember
HINT
Remove the power steering link assembly together with the front lower suspension arm assembly
- Remove the 2 bolts, 2 washers, 2 nuts, and the power steering link assembly from the front suspension crossmember