FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER (for Hatchback) > REMOVAL

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1. Remove the 2 clips and the column hole cover silencer sheet.
   

1. Use a seat belt to fix the steering wheel assembly, in order to avoid breakage of the spiral cable.
   

2. Place matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and the steering gear assembly.
   

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   *1	Steering Sliding Yoke Sub-assembly
   *a	Matchmark

3. Loosen bolt A, remove bolt B and separate the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly from the steering gear assembly.
   

1. Remove clip A, separate clip B from the body and separate the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly.
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not damage clip B.

1. Remove the nut and separate the stabilizer link assembly LH from the front stabilizer bar.
   

   HINT:

   Using a socket hexagon wrench 6 to hold the stud.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

1. Remove the cotter pin and the castle nut.
   

2. Install SST to the threaded section of the tie rod end sub-assembly.
   

   SST

   09960-20010   (09961-02060)
   

   NOTICE:

   Make sure the upper ends of the threaded section of the tie rod end and SST are aligned.

3. Using SST, separate the tie rod end sub-assembly from the front axle assembly.
   
   

   
   
   
   
   

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   *1	Center Nut	-	-
   *a	String	*b	Molybdenum Grease Application Area
   *c	Place the wrench here	*d	Turn

   SST

   09960-20010   (09961-02010)
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Apply molybdenum grease to the bolt threads and the tip of SST.
      
   2. Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
      
   3. Install SST so that A and B are parallel.
      
   4. Be sure to place the wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
      
   5. Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
      
   6. Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
      

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

1. Remove the clip and the castle nut.
   

2. Install SST to the threaded section of the lower ball joint.
   

   SST

   09960-20010   (09961-02060)
   

   NOTICE:

   Make sure the upper ends of the threaded section of the lower ball joint and SST are aligned.

3. Using SST, separate the front lower suspension arm from the front axle assembly.
   
   

   
   
   
   
   

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   *1	Center Nut	-	-
   *a	String	*b	Molybdenum Grease Application Area
   *c	Place the wrench here	*d	Turn

   SST

   09960-20010   (09961-02010)
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Apply molybdenum grease to the bolt threads and the tip of SST.
      
   2. Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
      
   3. Install SST so that A and B are parallel.
      
   4. Be sure to place the wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
      
   5. Do not damage the lower ball joint dust cover.
      
   6. Do not damage the drive shaft outboard joint boots.
      
   7. Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
      

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

1. On a flat location, set the attachment, plate lift attachment, and wooden block in the positions shown in the figure, and set the engine assembly.
   

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   Attachment Placement Positions

   NOTICE:

   1. Set the engine assembly with transaxle so that it is horizontal.
      
   2. Never attach the attachment and plate lift attachment to the oil pan section of the automatic transaxle.
      

1. On a flat location, set the attachment, plate lift attachment, and wooden block in the positions shown in the figure, and set the engine assembly.
   

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   Attachment Placement Positions

   NOTICE:

   1. Set the engine assembly with transaxle so that it is horizontal.
      
   2. Never attach the attachment and plate lift attachment to the oil pan section of the manual transaxle.
      

1. Remove the bolt and separate the engine moving control rod.
   

2. Place wooden blocks or plate lift attachments in the positions shown in the illustration and set an engine lifter underneath the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
   

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   	Front of the Vehicle
   	Attachment Placement Positions

   NOTICE:

   1. Place the wooden blocks or plate lift attachments so that the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is level.
      
   2. As the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is very heavy, be sure to support it securely.
      

3. Remove the 6 bolts and front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
   

1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and the manual steering gear from the front suspension crossmember.
   

   NOTICE:

   Keep the nut from rotating while turning the bolt.

1. Remove the 2 bolts and the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH.
   

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

1. Remove the bolt and the front lower suspension arm sub-assembly LH.
   

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

1. Remove the 2 clips and the engine moving control rod cover.
   

1. Remove the bolt and the engine moving control rod.