FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (for 4WD): 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. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
5. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
6. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET  (See REMOVAL )
7. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
8. SEPARATE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
9. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM LH  (See REMOVAL  )
10. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

11. LOOSEN FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL  )
12. REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET LH  (See REMOVAL  )
13. REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

14. SEPARATE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
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 sub-assembly.
       NOTE: Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.
       Fig 1: Locating Front Lower Suspension Arm Nuts And Bolts

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