Removal
1. Remove the wheels from the vehicle.
2. Remove the engine protection from the bottom.
3. Remove the wheel sensor from the steering knuckle. See chapter "Brake system".
4. Remove the stabilizer link connector from the top of the strut assembly.
5. Separate the outer tie rod ends from the steering knuckle. See chapter "Steering".
6. Separate the intermediate shaft from the steering gear. See chapter "Steering".
7. Separate the wishbone from the steering knuckle. See chapter "Steering".
8. Remove the rear torque rod.
9. Support the front suspension beam with a suitable jack.
10. Remove the front suspension beam strut from the vehicle.
11. Unscrew the mounting bolts and nuts of the front suspension beam.
12. Gradually lower the jack and remove the front suspension beam from the vehicle.
Caution: When removing the suspension assembly, secure it to a jack.
13. Unscrew the mounting bolts and nuts and remove the wishbone and stabilizer bar from the front suspension beam.
Installation
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the following:
- Perform final tightening of all bolts and nuts in the installation position of the front suspension beam and wishbones (rubber metal bushing) in an unloaded state, when the vehicle is standing with its wheels on the ground.
Check after removal
Check for significant deformation, cracks and damage on the front suspension beam. Replace if necessary.
Post-installation check
1. Check the front wheel alignment angles. See above.
2. Perform the neutral position adjustment of the steering angle sensor. See chapter "Brake system".