| Replacement |
| [4WD] |
| 1. |
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. |
| 2. |
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.
|
| 3. |
Loosen the steering gear box mounting bolts and then pull the steering gear box in direction of down.
|
| 4. |
Loosen the flange bolt & lock nut.
[RH]
[LH]
|
| 5. |
Unscrew the flange bolt and lock nut (A) to disconnect the lateral arm from the strut assembly (B).
|
| 6. |
Remove the split pin and nut. And then disconnect the lateral arm from the knuckle using SST (09568-2J100).
|
| 7. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |
| 8. |
Check the front alignment.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Alignment") |
| 1. |
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported |
| 2. |
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.
|
| 3. |
Loosen the nut and then remove the compression arm from knuckle.
|
| 4. |
Loosen the flange bolt & lock nut, remove the compression arm (A).
|
| 5. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |
| 6. |
Check the alignment.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Alignment")
|
| [2WD] |
| 1. |
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. |
| 2. |
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.
|
| 3. |
Loosen the steering gear box mounting bolts and then pull the steering gear box in direction of down.
|
| 4. |
Loosen the flange bolt & lock nut.
[RH]
[LH]
|
| 5. |
Unscrew the flange bolt and lock nut to disconnect the lateral arm from the strut assembly.
|
| 6. |
Loosen the split pin and nut and then remove the lateral arm using SST (09568-2J100).
|
| 7. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |
| 8. |
Check the front alignment.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Alignment") |
| 1. |
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported |
| 2. |
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.
|
| 3. |
Disconnect the pin and castle nut from the tie-rod end (A) and tension arm (B).
|
| 4. |
Apply grease to the special tool (09568-2J100), as shown in
the following figure. Then, use the special tool to remove the tie-rod
end (A) and tension arm (B) from the knuckle.
|
| 5. |
Disconnect the flange bolt and lock nut to remove the tension arm (A) from the frame.
|
| 6. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |
| 7. |
Check the alignment.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Alignment")
|
| Inspection |
| 1. |
Check the lower arm bushings for damage or signs of aging. If necessary, replace the lower arm assembly. |
| 2. |
Check the lateral arm for damage or deformation. |
| 3. |
Check the all bolts. |
Front Upper Arm Repair procedures
Front Stabilizer Bar Repair procedures