Removal [03/2023 - ]: Procedure

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   1. Secure the steering wheel with the seat belt in order to prevent rotation.

      HINT: 

      This operation is useful to prevent damage to the spiral cable.

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16

Refer to REMOVAL [12/2022 - ]

for M20A-FXS HEV Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

for M20A-FXS PHEV Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

for M20A-FXS HEV Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

for M20A-FXS PHEV Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

for M20A-FXS HEV Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

for M20A-FXS PHEV Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

for M20A-FXS HEV Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

for M20A-FXS PHEV Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

for M20A-FXS HEV Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

for M20A-FXS PHEV Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

for M20A-FXS HEV Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

for M20A-FXS PHEV Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

Refer to REMOVAL [12/2022 - ]

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 37 [12/2022 - 01/2025] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 35 [01/2025 - ]

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 43 [12/2022 - 01/2025] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 41 [01/2025 - ]

for M20A-FXS HEV Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 42

for M20A-FXS PHEV Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 43

for M20A-FXS HEV Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 43

for M20A-FXS PHEV Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 44

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   1. Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link assembly LH from the front stabilizer bar.
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the boot of the ball joint.

      HINT: 

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt.

1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

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   *a	String	*b	Center Nut
   *c	Place wrench here	*d	Molybdenum Grease Application Area
   	Turn	-	-

   1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
   2. Install SST to the tie rod end sub-assembly LH as shown in the illustration.
      • SST: 09960-20010 
        1. 09961-02060
      NOTE:

      Make sure that the lower ends of the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and SST are aligned.

   3. Using SST, separate the tie rod end sub-assembly LH from the steering knuckle LH as shown in the illustration.
      • SST: 09960-20010 
        1. 09961-02010
        2. 09961-02060
      WARNING:

      Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.

      NOTE:

      • Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the steering knuckle LH to prevent SST from falling off.
      • Install SST with the center nut so that (A) and (B) shown in the illustration are parallel. Otherwise, the ball joint dust cover may be damaged.
      • Be sure to place the wrench on the part shown in the illustration.
      • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
      • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
      • Do not damage the steering knuckle LH.

1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

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   Remove in this Direction

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1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

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   *a	Transmission Jack	*b	Wooden Block
   	Front of the Vehicle		Wooden block placement location

   1. Using a transmission jack and a wooden block, support the engine assembly with transaxle.
      WARNING:

      • Support the engine assembly with transaxle until the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is installed.
      • If the support is removed before the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is installed, the engine assembly with transaxle may drop.

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   2. Remove the bolt and separate the engine moving control rod.

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   *a	Engine Lifter	*b	Attachment
   	Attachment placement location	-	-

   1. Support the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.
      WARNING:

      • The front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is a very heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.

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      • If the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is not securely supported, it may drop, resulting in serious injury.
      NOTE:

      Use attachments to keep the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly level.

   2. Remove the 8 bolts, center radiator support LH, center radiator support RH and front suspension crossmember sub-assembly from the vehicle.
   3. 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 to the vehicle.
      • Make sure that the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly not hit the protrusion of the reinforcement.

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NOTE: Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

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1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

See step  4