Removal [08/2021 - ]: Procedure
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- REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
Refer to REMOVAL [08/2021 - ]
- REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY GUARD
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 37
- INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 38
- REMOVE STEERING GEAR HEAT INSULATOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13
- DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
- REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH BRACKET
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18
- REMOVE RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19
- REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
- Remove the 3 bolts, nut and front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH from the front frame assembly.NOTE:
Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.
- Remove the front lower arm bushing stopper from the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly.
- Remove the 3 bolts, nut and front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH from the front frame assembly.
- REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE NO. 2 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET
- REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT STOPPER
- Remove the 2 front suspension member body mounting front stoppers from the front frame assembly.
- REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR STOPPER
- Remove the 2 front suspension member body mounting rear stoppers from the front frame assembly.
- REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT CUSHION (for LH Side)
- Using a chisel and hammer, kink the flange of the front suspension member body mounting front cushion as shown in the illustration.
*a Flange - Apply lubricant to the contact surfaces of the front suspension member body mounting front cushion.
- Install SST as shown in the illustration.
*1 Front Suspension Member Body Mounting Front Cushion - SST: 09830-10010
- 09830-01010
- 09830-01040
- 09830-01050
- SST: 09950-40011
- 09951-04020
- 09952-04010
- 09954-04010
- 09955-04011
- 09958-04011
NOTE:Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.
- SST: 09830-10010
- Turn the SST center bolt as shown in the illustration to create a clearance between the front suspension member body mounting front cushion and the front frame assembly.
*a Hold Turn - While applying lubricant to the front suspension member body mounting front cushion through the clearance, gradually remove the front suspension member body mounting front cushion.NOTE:
- Tighten SST slowly and evenly.
- Be careful as the mounting cushion may fly out.
- The mounting cushion cannot be reused.
- Using a chisel and hammer, kink the flange of the front suspension member body mounting front cushion as shown in the illustration.
- REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT CUSHION (for RH Side)
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR CUSHION LH
- Using a chisel and hammer, kink the flange of the front suspension member body mounting rear cushion LH as shown in the illustration.
*a Flange - Apply lubricant to the contact surfaces of the front suspension member body mounting rear cushion LH.
- Install SST as shown in the illustration.
- SST: 09830-10010
- 09830-01010
- 09830-01040
- 09830-01050
- SST: 09950-40011
- 09951-04020
- 09952-04010
- 09954-04010
- 09955-04011
- 09958-04011
*1 Front Suspension Member Body Mounting Rear Cushion LH NOTE:Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.
- SST: 09830-10010
- Turn the SST center bolt as shown in the illustration to create a clearance between the front suspension member body mounting rear cushion LH and the front frame assembly.
*a Hold Turn - While applying lubricant to the front suspension member body mounting rear cushion LH through the clearance, gradually remove the front suspension member body mounting rear cushion LH.NOTE:
- Tighten SST slowly and evenly.
- Be careful as the mounting cushion may fly out.
- The mounting cushion cannot be reused.
- Using a chisel and hammer, kink the flange of the front suspension member body mounting rear cushion LH as shown in the illustration.
- REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR CUSHION
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the front suspension member body mounting rear cushion LH.
- REMOVE HOLE PLUG
- REMOVE BOLT
- Remove the 2 bolts from the front frame assembly.