| Removal |
| 1. |
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
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| 2. |
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.
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| 3. |
Disconnect the stabilizer link with the front strut assembly after loosening
the nut (A).
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| 4. |
Remove the split pin and nut (A).
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| 5. |
Remove the tie rod end ball joint (A) using the SST (09568-2J100).
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| 6. |
Remove the split pin and nut (A).
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| 7. |
Remove the lower arm from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-4R100).
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| 8. |
Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly
from the pinion of the steering gear box.
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| 9. |
Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
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| 10. |
Disconnect the R-MDPS main connector (A). [R-MDPS Type only]
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| 11. |
Remove the muffler rubber hanger (A) from the sub frame after loosening
the mounting bolt.
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| 12. |
Remove the roll rod bracket (C) by loosening the bolt (A), (B).
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| 13. |
Remove the sub frame stay after loosening the mounting bolts (A, B)
and nut (C).
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| 14. |
Loosen the sub frame mounting nuts (A).
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| 15. |
Remove the sub frame.
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| 16. |
Remove the heat protector (A).
[R-MDPS]
[C-MDPS]
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| 17. |
Remove the steering gearbox (A) from the front sub frame by loosening
the mounting bolts.
[R-MDPS]
[C-MDPS]
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| 18. |
Remove the stabilizer bar (A) from the sub frame after loosening the
mounting bolts.
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| Inspection |
| 1. |
Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
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| 2. |
Check the front stabilizer bar for deformation.
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| 3. |
Check the front stabilizer link ball joint for damage.
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| Installation |
| 1. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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| 2. |
Check the alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Alingment")
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Removal 1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. 2.
Removal 1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. 2.
Replacement 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station. 3. When the engine is cool, drain the engine coolant from the radiator.