Removal [12/2022 - 12/2023]: Procedure
- DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 - REMOVE FRONT COMPARTMENT UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18
- REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19
- REMOVE FRONT COMPARTMEMT UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18
- REMOVE FRONT TIRE
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2020 - 12/2023]
- DISCONNECT FRONT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- DISCONNECT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 - REMOVE FRONT DISC
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 - REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- DISCONNECT LOWER NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
*a 2 mm (0.0787 in.) - - - Remove the clip and nut.
- Install SST (attachment) onto the lower No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH so that there is a space of approximately 2 mm (0.0787 in.) between the arm and attachment.
- SST: 09628-50010
- 09628-05010
NOTE:- Be sure to install SST (attachment) in order to prevent damage to the lower No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH stud.
- As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not 2 mm (0.0787 in.) or less.
- SST: 09628-50010
- Using SST, disconnect the lower No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH from the front lower ball joint assembly LH.
- SST: 09628-50010
- 09628-05010
NOTE:- Apply molybdenum grease to the bolt threads and end of the SST bolt.
- Do not damage the dust cover of the lower No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.
- Make sure that the bolt of SST and the lower No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH ball are in a straight line when installing SST.
- Be sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
- Do not apply a torque of 160 N.m (1631 kgf/cm, 118 ft.lbf) or more to SST as it may be damaged.
- SST: 09628-50010
- REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
- DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 - DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE LH
See step 2 - REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE LH
- REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 - REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 - DISCONNECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH
- REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH