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FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER (for 2WD): Removal

  1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  2. SECURE STEERING WHEEL  (See REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET  (See REMOVAL )
  4. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  5. SEPARATE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  7. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  8. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS 
  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 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and 3 nuts.
      Fig 1: Locating Front Suspension Crossmember Sub-Assembly Bolts And Nuts
      G06013654Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a transmission jack or equivalent, support the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
      Fig 2: Supporting Front Suspension Crossmember Sub-Assembly
      G06013655Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
      Fig 3: Locating Front Suspension Crossmember Sub-Assembly And Bolts
      G06013656Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE FRONT HOOK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a transmission jack or equivalent, support the transmission.
      Fig 4: Supporting Transmission
      G06013657Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and remove the front hook assembly.
      Fig 5: Locating Front Hook Assembly And Bolts
      G06013658Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. REMOVE CENTER ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and remove the center engine mounting sub-assembly.
      Fig 6: Locating Center Engine Mounting Sub-Assembly And Bolts
      G06013659Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER DYNAMIC DAMPER (for 2ZR-FE) 
    1. Remove the front suspension member dynamic damper.
  19. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR  (See REMOVAL  )
  20. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  21. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM LH  (See REMOVAL  )
    Fig 7: Identifying Front Suspension Member Dynamic Damper
    G06013661Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.