FRONT SUSPENSION
FRONT SUSPENSION
TRANSVERSE MEMBER AND FRONT CROSS MEMBER 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 mistaken while servicing the vehicle.
Note
• On this procedure, tightening torque of the steering gear installation bolts and nuts (@ in the figure) for the
front cross member has only been changed from the current models.
No change has been made for the SSTs and the notes from the current models.
1. Remove the front exhaust pipe.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. Inspect the front wheel alignment.
• Adjust as necessary.
N-m {kgf-m, ft-lbf}
7 Lower arm joint bolt
8 Cross member and steering gear component
9
Steering gear and linkage
10 Front stabilizer
11 Front lower arm
12 Front cross member
1 Transverse member
2 Engine mount member
3 No.1 engine mounting nut and bolt
4
Pressure pipe and return hose
5
Intermediate shaft bolt
6 Outer ball joint
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