Matrix FWD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2009)
Front Cross-Member: Service and Repair
Removal
FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER (for 2WD): REMOVAL
REMOVAL
1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
2. SECURE STEERING WHEEL See: Steering/Steering Gear/Service and Repair/Removal
3. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET See: Steering/Steering Column/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Removal
4. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY See: Steering/Steering Column/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Removal
5. SEPARATE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Steering/Steering Gear/Service and Repair/Removal
6. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
7. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
8. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
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: Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber/Service and Repair/Front Shock
Absorber/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
(a) Remove the 3 bolts and 3 nuts.
(b) Using a transmission jack or equivalent, support the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.