Aura L4-2.4L Hybrid (2009)
Front Subframe: Service and Repair
Frame Replacement (2.4L)
Special Tools
J 39580 Engine Support Stand
Removal Procedure
1. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Engine Support Fixture).
2. Support the radiator and condenser from above using the condenser tabs on each side.
3. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Wheels and Tires/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
4. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair).
5. Remove the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement (See: Body and Frame/Fender/Front Fender/Front Fender Liner/Service
and Repair).
6. LE5 only, remove the front catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (LAT) (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Exhaust
System/Catalytic Converter/Service and Repair)Catalytic Converter Replacement (LE5 With MH8) (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Exhaust
System/Catalytic Converter/Service and Repair).
7. Remove the engine splash shields. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement (See: Body and Frame/Splash Guard/Service and Repair/Engine
Splash Shield Replacement) , Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Left Side (LAT) (See: Body and Frame/Splash Guard/Service and
Repair/Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Left Side)Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Left Side (LY7) (See: Body and Frame/Splash
Guard/Service and Repair/Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Left Side) and Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side (LAT and LE5) (
See: Body and Frame/Splash Guard/Service and Repair/Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side)Engine Splash Shield Replacement -
Right Side (LY7) (See: Body and Frame/Splash Guard/Service and Repair/Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side).
8. Remove the lower ball joints from the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Front
Suspension).
9. Remove the tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (See: Steering/Tie Rod/Service and
Repair/Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement).