Front Lower Arm Inner Side Bolt (Front) Removal Note [L5]

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NOTE:

When working on the left side of the vehicle, lower the front crossmember component slightly so that the oil pan does not interfere with the removal of the front lower arm front side bolt.

Slightly bend back the mudguard. See FRONT MUDGUARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
Remove the radiator hose bracket bolt.

Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Hose Bracket Bolt
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Disconnect the steering pipe from the front crossmember.

Fig 2: Locating Steering Pipe Bracket Bolt
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Remove the crossmember bracket bolts A and loosen the crossmember nut B.

Fig 3: Locating Crossmember Bracket Bolts A And Crossmember Nut B
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Support the crossmember component with a jack.
Remove the nuts at the front of the crossmember.
Lower the jack gradually and tilt the crossmember towards the front.
Remove the front lower arm inner side bolt (front).

Fig 4: Supporting Crossmember Component With Jack
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