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Front Lower Suspension Arm: Removal

  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  2. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR LINK 

    While holding the stabilizer bar link, remove the 2 nuts, 5 retainers, 4 cushions and the stabilizer bar link.

  3. DISCONNECT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM FROM STEERING KNUCKLE 
    1. Remove the clip and nut.
      Fig 1: Removing 2 Nuts, 5 Retainers, 4 Cushions And Stabilizer Bar Link
      G02575521Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST, disconnect the lower suspension arm from the steering knuckle.

      SST 09628-00011 (09628-00030, 09628-00040, 09628-00050)

    Fig 2: Disconnecting Lower Suspension Arm From Steering Knuckle Using SST
    G02575522Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. RH arm: 

    SLIGHTLY JACK UP ENGINE 

    1. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and disconnect the engine rear mount.
    2. Using a transmission jack and wooden block, slightly jack up the engine.
    NOTE: Do not jack up the engine at the oil pan.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolt And 2 Nuts And Disconnecting Engine Rear Mount
    G02575523Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM 

    Remove the 2 bolts, nut and lower suspension arm.

    NOTE: Do not turn the nut.
    Fig 4: Removing 2 Bolts, Nut And Lower Suspension Arm
    G02575524Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002