Front Suspension Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/or Bushing Removal and Installation (2WD Model): Removal
- Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
- Remove air cleaner assembly referring to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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- Remove hood referring to HOOD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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- For hydraulic P/S model, take out fluid in P/S fluid reservoir with syringe or such.
- Disconnect steering lower shaft from pinion shaft referring to STEERING LOWER SHAFT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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- Hoist vehicle and remove front wheels.
- Remove exhaust No.1, No.2 and center pipes referring to EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS
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- Remove suspension control arms and disconnect stabilizer joints.
- Disconnect tie-rod end from steering knuckle referring toHYDRAULIC TYPE
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- For hydraulic P/S model, disconnect high pressure pipe and low pressure return hose referring to HYDRAULIC TYPE
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- For electric P/S model, disconnect torque sensor connector and P/S motor connector from steering gear case referring to ELECTRIC TYPE
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- Support engine assembly by using chain hoist (1).
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- Support front suspension frame (2) with mission jack (1).
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- Remove engine rear mounting, mounting member bolt and front suspension frame mounting bolts (1).
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- Lower front suspension frame and steering gear case.
- Remove steering gear case assembly from front suspension frame.
- Remove stabilizer bar (1) with bushing from suspension frame (2).
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