Front Suspension Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/or Bush Removal and Installation (2WD Model): Removal

Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
Remove engine cover referring to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
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 .
Hoist vehicle and remove front wheels.
Remove exhaust No. 1, No. 2 and center pipes referring to EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS .
Remove suspension arms and disconnect stabilizer joints.
Disconnect tie-rod end from steering knuckle referring to TIE-ROD END REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Hydraulic Type).
For hydraulic P/S model, disconnect high pressure pipe and low pressure return hose referring to P/S PUMP REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Hydraulic Type).
For EPS model, disconnect torque sensor connector and P/S motor connector from steering gear case referring to STEERING GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Electric Type).
Support engine assembly by using chain hoist (1).
NOTE: Remove engine hood if necessary. See HOOD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

Fig 1: Supporting Engine Assembly By Using Chain Hoist
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Support front suspension frame (2) with transmission jack (1).

Fig 2: Supporting Front Suspension Frame With Transmission Jack
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Remove engine rear mounting, mounting member bolt and front suspension frame mounting bolts (1).

Fig 3: Removing Engine Rear Mounting, Mounting Member Bolt And Front Suspension Frame Mounting Bolts
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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 bush from suspension frame (2).

Fig 4: Removing Stabilizer Bar With Bush From Suspension Frame
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