Matrix FWD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2009)
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, nut, and front lower suspension arm LH from the front suspension crossmember.
NOTE: Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen bolt B with the nut secured.
6. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET See: Steering/Steering Column/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Removal
7. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY See: Steering/Steering Column/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Removal
8. SEPARATE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Steering/Steering Gear/Service and Repair/Removal
9. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH See: Steering/Steering Gear/Service and Repair/Removal
10. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
11. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH See: Stabilizer Bar/Service and Repair/Front Stabilizer Bar/Removal
12. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
13. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM LH See: Ball Joint/Service and Repair/Removal
14. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
15. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Cross-Member/Front Cross-Member/Service and Repair/Removal
16. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, nut, and front lower suspension arm LH from the front suspension crossmember.
CAUTION: Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.
Installation
FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (for 2WD): INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
HINT:
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Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
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The following procedure listed is for the LH side.
1. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM LH