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Removal [05/2023 - ]: Procedure

  1. DISCONNECT BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP CONNECTOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 

    Refer to REMOVAL [05/2023 - ]

  3. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. GTY813913Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Remove the clip and nut.

    2. Install 2 SST (spacer A) onto the front lower suspension arm assembly LH so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm (0.0394 in.) between the arm and spacers.
      • SST: 09960-20010 
        1. 09961-02050
      GTY799444Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a SST (Spacer A) *b 1 mm (0.0394 in.)
      *c Spacer *d Center Nut
      *e Body *f Claw
      *g Parallel *h String
      NOTE:
      • Make sure to install the spacers (SST spacer A) as the steering knuckle spacer may shift.
      • As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or less.
    3. Using SST, disconnect the front lower suspension arm assembly LH from the steering knuckle assembly LH.
      • SST: 09960-20010 
        1. 09961-02010
      NOTE:
      • Apply molybdenum grease to the bolt threads and end of the SST bolt.
      • Do not damage the dust cover.
      • As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and claw are parallel.
      • Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
    4. Remove the bolt, nut and front lower suspension arm assembly LH.
      GTY813910Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  5. REMOVE FRONT DISC LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  6. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14

  7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SEAL LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  8. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SEAL RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  9. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17

  10. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18

  11. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19

  12. REMOVE ENGINE SIDE COVER LH 
    1. Disconnect the clamp and 4 clips and remove the engine side cover LH.
      GTY782121Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE REAR LOWER ARM MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. GTY813908Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Remove the 4 bolts and rear lower arm mounting reinforcement sub-assembly LH.

  14. DISCONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    See step  5

  15. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH 

    See step  4

  16. DISCONNECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING 
    1. Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the front shock absorber with coil spring from the lower No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.
      NOTE:

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

      GTY813903Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15

  18. DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY LH 

    See step  2

  19. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the bolt, nut and lower No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.
      GTY813924Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the clip and nut.
      GTY814095Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install SST (attachment) onto the lower No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH so that there is a space of approximately 2 mm (0.0787 in.) between the arm and attachment.
      • SST: 09628-50010 
        1. 09628-05010
      GTY819790Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a 2 mm (0.0787 in.) - -
      NOTE:
      • Make sure to install the attachment (SST attachment) as the lower No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH spacer may shift.
      • As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not 2 mm (0.0787 in.) or less.
    4. Using SST, disconnect the lower No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH from the steering knuckle assembly LH.
      • SST: 09628-50010 
        1. 09628-05010
      NOTE:
      • Apply molybdenum grease to the bolt threads and end of the SST bolt.
      • Do not damage the dust cover.
      • As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and crow are parallel.
      • Do not apply a torque of 160 N.m (1631 kgf/cm, 118 ft.lbf) or more to SST as it may be damaged.
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