Removal and Installation: Removal

Remove front wheel and tire assemblies using power tool.
Remove engine undercover.
Separate intermediate shaft from steering gear pinion shaft. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove the nuts on the upper side of stabilizer connecting rods (1) with a power tool, and then remove stabilizer connecting rods (1) from strut assemblies.

Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer Connecting Rod
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Loosen steering outer socket (1) nut.
Remove steering outer socket (1) from steering knuckle (2) so as not to damage ball joint boot (3) using Tool.
CAUTION: Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent the Tool from suddenly coming off.

Tool number: HT72520000 (J-25730-A)

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Outer Socket Mounting Nut And Steering Knuckle
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Remove rear torque rod. Refer to COMPONENT .
Remove A/F sensor harness bracket bolt from front suspension member assembly.
Remove transverse link ball joint nut and bolt from each steering knuckle. Then partially remove transverse link ball joint studs from steering knuckles.
Set Tool under the front suspension member, then remove the bolts from the front suspension member using power tool.
Tool number: KV101J0010 (J-47242)
Remove the bolts of member stay, and then remove member stay from vehicle.
Gradually lower a jack to remove front suspension assembly while ensuring transverse link ball joint studs separate from steering knuckles.
If replacing front suspension member, remove the following:
- Stabilizer brackets and bushings.
- Power steering gear. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
- Transverse links.