FRONT SUSPENSION FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1.ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
2. SECURE STEERING WHEEL
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3.REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET
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4.SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
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5.SEPARATE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
6.REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
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7.REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
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8.REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
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9.SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
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10.SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
- HINT:
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Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
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11.SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
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12.SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
- HINT:
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Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
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13.SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
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14.SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
- HINT:
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Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
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15.REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

Remove the 3 bolts and 3 nuts.

*a | Engine Lifter |
*b | Attachment |
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Attachment Placement Location |
Support the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.
- CAUTION:
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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.
- NOTICE:
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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.
- NOTICE:
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When lowering the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed on the vehicle.
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16.REMOVE FRONT TRANSPORT HOOK

Remove the 2 bolts and front transport hook from the center engine mounting member sub-assembly.
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17.REMOVE CENTER ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
for Manual Transaxle:

*a | Jack |
*b | Wooden Block |
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Front of the Vehicle |
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Wooden Block Placement Location |
Using a jack and wooden block, support the engine and transaxle assembly.
for Automatic Transaxle and CVT:

*a | Jack |
*b | Wooden Block |
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Front of the Vehicle |
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Wooden Block Placement Location |
Using a jack and wooden block, support the engine and transaxle assembly.

Remove the 4 bolts and center engine mounting member sub-assembly.
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18.REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR
19.REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
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20.REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
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21.REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
- HINT:
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Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.