Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Removal








FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (for 4WD): REMOVAL

REMOVAL
HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
- The following procedure listed is for the LH side.

1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
2. SECURE STEERING WHEEL Removal
3. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
4. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
5. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
6. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET Removal
7. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY Removal
8. SEPARATE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
9. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM LH Removal
10. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

11. LOOSEN FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
12. REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET LH Removal
13. REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

14. SEPARATE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY Removal
15. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
16. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM LH





(a) Remove the 2 bolts, nut, and front lower suspension arm LH from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
NOTE: Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.