Removal [08/2013 - ]: Procedure
- PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
- SECURE STEERING WHEEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET
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- SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
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- SEPARATE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
- REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
- REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
- SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
See step 6
- SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 3 bolts and 3 nuts.
- Support the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.
*a Engine Lifter *b Attachment Attachment Placement Location WARNING:- The front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is a heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.
- Make sure to secure the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly to prevent it from dropping.
NOTE:Use the attachments to keep the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly level.
- Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
- Slowly lower the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.NOTE:
When lowering the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed on the vehicle.
- Remove the 3 bolts and 3 nuts.
- REMOVE FRONT TRANSPORT HOOK
- REMOVE CENTER ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR
See step 4
- REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18
- REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
See step 2
- REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.