FX50 AWD V8-5.0L (VK50VE) (2009)
Front Cross-Member: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
2. At first, remove the following parts as a set.
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Engine, transmission assembly, transfer and front final drive: refer to See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Engine Assembly/Removal and Installation (VQ35HR), See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Engine Assembly/Removal and Installation (VK50VE).
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Drive shaft: refer to See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Front Drive Shaft/Exploded View.
3. Remove the following parts.
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Steering knuckle and wheel hub and bearing assembly: refer to See: Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Front Wheel Hub and Knuckle/Exploded
View.
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Steering gear assembly and hydraulic line: refer to See: Steering/Steering Gear/Service and Repair/Exploded View, (VQ35HR), (VK50VE).
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Stabilizer bar and stabilizer connecting rod: refer to See: Stabilizer Bar/Service and Repair/Front Stabilizer/Exploded View.
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Transverse link: refer to See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Transverse Link/Exploded View.
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Engine mount insulator: refer to See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Engine
Assembly/Exploded View (VQ35HR), See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Engine
Assembly/Exploded View(VK50VE).
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
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Perform final tightening of bolts and nut at the vehicle installation position (rubber bushing), under unladen condition with tires on level ground.