Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required

Ball joint remover, 28 mm
 07MAC-SL00201

Bushing driver
 070AF-TA00100

Bushing receiver set
 070AF-TA00220
Removal/Installation
  1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
  1. Remove the front wheel.
  1. Remove the front splash shield.
  1. With HID lamp model: If removing the left side lower arm, disconnect the suspension stroke sensor and the lower arm.
  1. Remove the damper pinch bolt (A) and the damper fork mounting nut (B) while holding the mounting bolt (C), then remove the damper fork (D) from the damper and the lower arm.
    NOTE:
    • During installation, insert the aligning tab (E) on the damper unit into the slot (F) of the damper fork.
    • Use the new damper fork mounting bolt and the new mounting nut, and torque the nut while holding the bolt during reassembly.
  1. Disconnect the stabilizer link from the lower arm.