FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (for 2WD): Removal

HINT:

• Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
• The following procedure listed is for the LH side.

1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
2. SECURE STEERING WHEEL  (See REMOVAL )
3. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS 
4. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM LH (for Manual Transaxle)  (See REMOVAL  )
5. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM LH (for Manual Transaxle) 
   1. Remove the 2 bolts, nut, and front lower suspension arm LH from the front suspension crossmember.
      NOTE: Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen bolt B with the nut secured.
6. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET  (See REMOVAL )
7. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
   Fig 1: Locating Front Lower Suspension Arm Nut And Bolt

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8. SEPARATE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
9. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
10. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

11. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL  )
12. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

13. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM LH  (See REMOVAL  )
14. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

15. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL  )
16. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM LH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, nut, and front lower suspension arm LH from the front suspension crossmember.
       CAUTION: Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.
       Fig 2: Locating Front Lower Suspension Arm Nuts And Bolts

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