FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
| CAUTION | Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle. |
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- When working on the left side of the vehicle, remove the wiper arm (LH). (See «WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345367-S10993438382009102000000) ).
- When working on the left side of the vehicle, partially peel back the cowl grille (LH).
- When working on the right side of the vehicle, partially peel back the cowl grille (RH).
- Remove the front fender molding. (See «COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345340-S17876884912009102000000) ).
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Inspect for front wheel alignment, and adjust it as necessary. (See «FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT»(ref-345390-S26624614712009102000000) ).
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Scheme 12: Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Removal Note
- Make a mark on the body aligning the identification mark on the mounting rubber before removing the front shock absorber and coil spring.
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Scheme 13: Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Installation Note
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- Align the identification mark on the mounting rubber with the mark on the body.
- Install the front shock absorber installation bolts from the following directions. LH: Insert the bolts from the vehicle rear RH: Insert the bolts from the vehicle front
FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
| CAUTION | Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle. |
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- Drain the power steering fluid. (See «POWER STEERING FLUID INSPECTION»(ref-345338-S20274285632009102000000) ).
- Remove the front under cover A and front under cover B. (See «FRONT UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345340-S21000070692009102000000) ).
- Remove the middle pipe. (See «EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7]»(ref-345368-S39808393452009102000000) ).
- Remove the transverse member. (See «TRANSVERSE MEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345372-S08708950082009102000000) ).
- Remove the intermediate shaft installation bolt, and disconnect the steering shaft. (See «STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345338-S02652016412009102000000) ).
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Inspect the front wheel alignment, and adjust it as necessary. (See «FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT»(ref-345390-S26624614712009102000000) ).
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Scheme 16: Tie-rod End Ball Joint Removal Note
- Remove the tie-rod end ball joint locknut.
- Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joint using the SST.
Steering Gear And Linkage, Front Stabilizer, Front Lower Arm and Front Crossmember Component Removal Note
| WARNING | Removing the crossmember component is dangerous. The crossmember component could fall and cause serious injury or death. Verify that the jack securely supports the crossmember component. |
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- Support the crossmember component with a jack.
- Disconnect the following parts. Pressure hose eye connector Return hose clamp (steering gear side) Pressure hose bracket Return hose clamp (tank side)
- Disconnect the oil cooler bracket.
- Remove the No. 1 engine mounting bracket bolts.
- Lower the steering gear and linkage, front stabilizer, front lower arm and front crossmember component slightly.
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Scheme 21: Front Crossmember Mounting Rubber (Front) Installation Note
- Install so that the smaller end of the outer diameter is pointing up.
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Scheme 22: Front Crossmember Mounting Rubber (Rear) Installation Note
- Install so that the larger end of the outer diameter is pointing up.
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Scheme 23: Steering Gear And Linkage, Front Stabilizer, Front Lower Arm and Front Crossmember Component Install
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- Using a jack, install steering gear and linkage, front stabilizer, and front crossmember component. Tightening torque 119.6-154.8 N.m {12.20-15.78 kgf.m, 88.3-114.1 ft.lbf}
- Connect the following parts. Pressure hose eye connector Return hose clamp (steering gear side) Pressure hose bracket Return hose clamp (tank side) Tightening torque Pressure hose eye connector: 29.4-44.1 N.m {3.00-4.49 kgf.m, 21.7-32.5 ft.lbf}
- Tighten the bolts on the No. 1 engine mounting bracket in the order of A, B. Tightening torque 93.1-116.6 N.m {9.50-11.8 kgf.m, 68.7-85.9 ft.lbf}
- Teighten the No. 1 engine mount bolt A at the specified torque. Tightening torque 93.1-116.6 N.m {9.50-11.8 kgf.m, 68.7-85.9 ft.lbf}
- Install the steering gear and linkage, front stabilizer, front lower arm and front crossmember component.
- Tighten the No. 1 engine mount bolt (crossmember side). Tightening torque 93.1-116.6 N.m {9.50-11.8 kgf.m, 68.7-85.9 ft.lbf}
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Scheme 26: TRANSVERSE MEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
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- Remove the transverse member.
- Install the transverse member with the identification mark facing the rear right of the vehicle.
