FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER (for 4WD): Removal

PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
SECURE STEERING WHEEL (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM LH (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
LOOSEN FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Front Suspension Crossmember Sub-Assembly Bolts And Nuts
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2. Using a transmission jack or equivalent, support the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Supporting Front Suspension Crossmember Sub-Assembly
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3. Loosen the 4 bolts and front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Front Suspension Crossmember Sub-Assembly And Bolts
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REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET LH
1. Remove the 2 bolts and front stabilizer bracket LH.
REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
SEPARATE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )

Fig 4: Locating Front Stabilizer Bracket LH And Bolts
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REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Front Suspension Crossmember Sub-Assembly And Bolts
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REMOVE FRONT HOOK ASSEMBLY
1. Using a transmission jack or equivalent, support the transmission.
  
  Fig 6: Supporting Transmission
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2. Remove the 2 bolts and the front hook assembly.
  
  Fig 7: Locating Front Hook Assembly And Bolts
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REMOVE CENTER ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 4 bolts and the center engine mounting sub-assembly.
REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

Fig 8: Locating Center Engine Mounting Sub-Assembly And Bolts
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