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Front Suspension Member: Removal

  1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE 

    HINT:

    • Refer to the procedure up to Remove Engine Assembly with Transaxle (for 2GR-FE) (See REMOVAL ).
    • Refer to the procedure up to Remove Engine Assembly with Transaxle (for 1AR-FE) (See REMOVAL ).
  2. REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET LH  (See REMOVAL )
  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 
  5. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  6. INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS (for 2GR-FE)  (See REMOVAL )
  7. INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS (for 1AR-FE)  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY (for 2GR-FE)  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY (for 1AR-FE)  (See REMOVAL )
  10. REMOVE TRANSVERSE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR (for 2GR-FE)  (See INSPECTION )
  11. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM LH  (See REMOVAL )
  12. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  13. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER DYNAMIC DAMPER 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and front suspension member dynamic damper.
  14. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT STOPPER 
  15. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR STOPPER 
    Fig 1: Locating Front Suspension Member Dynamic Damper Bolts
    G05417300Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. 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), 09950-40011 (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09955-04011) 

      Fig 2: Removing Front Suspension Member Body Mounting Front Cushion
      G05417301Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST, remove the front suspension member body mounting front cushion.
      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.
      Fig 3: Removing Front Suspension Member Body Mounting Front Cushion
      G05640498Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR CUSHION LH 
    1. Using SST, remove the front suspension member body mounting rear cushion LH.

      SST 09830-10010 (09830-01010, 09830-01040, 09830-01050), 09950-40011 (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09954-04010, 09955-04011) 

      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 RH 
    Fig 4: Removing Front Suspension Member Body Mounting Rear Cushion LH
    G05417303Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

    SST 09830-10010 (09830-01010, 09830-01040, 09830-01050), 09950-40011 (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09954-04010, 09955-04011)