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Removal (To 08/2009): Removal

  1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE 

    HINT: 

    Refer to the procedure up to Remove Engine Assembly with Transaxle. Refer to REMOVAL - Step 83 .

  2. REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET LH  See step  4
  3. REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  4. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the front stabilizer bar with front stabilizer link assembly.
  5. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 12
  6. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 95
  7. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 96
  8. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 97
  9. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 98
  10. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 99
  11. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM LH  See step  8
  12. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  13. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER DYNAMIC DAMPER (for 2WD) 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and front suspension member dynamic damper.
      Fig 1: Identifying Front Suspension Member Dynamic Damper And Bolts
      GTY279374Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER DYNAMIC DAMPER (for AWD) 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and front suspension member dynamic damper.
      Fig 2: Identifying Bolts And Front Suspension Member Dynamic Damper
      GTY286279Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT STOPPER 
  16. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR STOPPER 
  17. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT CUSHION 
    1. Install SST as shown in the illustration.
      • SST: 09830-10010 
        • 09830-01010
        • 09830-01040
        • 09830-01050
      • SST: 09950-40011 
        • 09951-04020
        • 09952-04010
        • 09954-04010
        • 09955-04011
      Fig 3: Identifying Front Suspension Member Body Mounting Rear Cushion
      GTY262375Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Front Suspension Member Body Mounting Front Cushion
    2. Using SST, remove the front suspension member body mounting front cushion.
      Fig 4: Identifying Front Suspension Member Body Mounting Front Cushion
      GTY276122Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Turn
      *2 Hold
      NOTE:
      • Make sure that the claws of SST are securely hung onto the mounting cushion.
      • Tighten SST slowly and evenly.
      • Be careful as the mounting cushion may fly out.
      • The mounting cushion cannot be reused.
  18. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR CUSHION LH 
    1. Install SST as shown in the illustration.
      • SST: 09830-10010 
        • 09830-01010
        • 09830-01040
        • 09830-01050
      • SST: 09950-40011 
        • 09951-04020
        • 09952-04010
        • 09954-04010
        • 09955-04011
      Fig 5: Identifying Front Suspension Member Body Mounting Rear Cushion
      GTY262375Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Front Suspension Member Body Mounting Rear Cushion
    2. Using SST, remove the front suspension member body mounting rear cushion LH.
      Fig 6: Removing Front Suspension Member Body Mounting Rear Cushion LH
      GTY280262Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Turn
      *2 Hold
      NOTE:
      • Make sure that the claws of SST are securely hung onto the mounting cushion.
      • Tighten SST slowly and evenly.
      • Be careful as the mounting cushion may fly out.
      • The mounting cushion cannot be reused.
  19. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR CUSHION RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.