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Front Arm: Removal

  1. Remove the front wheels. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>REMOVAL .
  2. Remove the under cover front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>REMOVAL .
  3. Disconnect the tie-rod end. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>TIE-ROD END>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the bolt and nut, and remove the plate arm front.
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  5. Remove the arm assembly front.
    1. Remove the bolt and nut from the crossmember COMPL front.
    2. Lower the arm assembly front.
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    3. Remove the snap pin (a).
    4. Remove the flange nut (b).
    5. Use a ball joint puller (d) to detach the arm assembly front (c).
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to damage the boot of the ball joint.
    • Be careful not to damage the peripheral parts.
    NOTE: Securely hook the ball joint puller (d) to the collar (e).
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  6. Using the ST, remove the stud bolt.
    NOTE: Perform this procedure only when required.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: STUD BOLT SOCKET (20299AG020)

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