Toyota Venza Quiz
Front Suspension

Removal

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9special tools
REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See page ).


3. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

5. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

6. SEPARATE FRONT FENDER LINER LH

7. SEPARATE FRONT FENDER LINER RH

8. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH


9. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH


10. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR BRACE


11. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT


12. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

(See page )


13. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL


14. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL


15. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


16. REMOVE INLET NO. 2 AIR CLEANER


17. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH HOSE


18. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE


19. REMOVE BATTERY


20. REMOVE INLET NO. 1 AIR CLEANER


21. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY

(See page )


22. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE


23. REMOVE ECM

(See page )


24. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH


25. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


26. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for AWD)


27. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for AWD)


28. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 EXHAUST PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY


29. DISCONNECT HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (for Bank 2)

(a) Disengage the 2 wire harness clamps.

(b) Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor connector.

30. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY


31. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD)


32. SECURE STEERING WHEEL


33. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH


34. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

35. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH


36. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

37. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


38. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

39. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM LH


40. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

41. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH


42. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

43. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


44. SEPARATE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH (for AWD)


45. SEPARATE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH (for AWD)

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

46. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (for AWD)


47. SEPARATE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (for AWD)


48. SEPARATE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 3 nuts and separate the front engine mounting insulator assembly from the front frame assembly.

49. SEPARATE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH

(a) Remove the 2 hole plugs.

(b) Remove the 3 nuts and separate the engine mounting insulator LH from the front frame assembly.

50. SEPARATE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR RH

(a) Remove the 2 hole plugs.

(b) Remove the 3 nuts and separate the engine mounting insulator RH from the front frame assembly.

51. SEPARATE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 hole plugs.

(b) Remove the 2 nuts and separate the rear engine mounting insulator assembly from the front frame assembly.

52. DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE


53. INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS


54. INSTALL ENGINE SUPPORT BRIDGE


55. INSTALL BELT


56. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 2 wire harness clamps.

(b) Wind the chain with the chain block assembly to lift the engine with automatic transaxle assembly.

Text in Illustration

*a

Chain Block Assembly

NOTICE:

  • When suspending the engine with automatic transaxle assembly, do not tighten the chain block assembly more than 50 N*m (510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf).
  • Lift the engine with automatic transaxle assembly until the engine is slightly raised off the front frame assembly.
  • Do not lift the engine with automatic transaxle assembly excessively.

(c) Support the front frame assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.

Text in Illustration

*a

Engine Lifter

*b

Attachment

Attachment Placement Location

CAUTION:

  • The front frame assembly is a heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.
  • Make sure to secure the front frame assembly to prevent it from dropping.

NOTICE:

Use the attachments to keep the front frame assembly level.

(d) Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts, and frame side rail plates RH and LH.

(e) Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts, and front suspension member rear braces RH and LH.

(f) Slowly lower the front frame assembly.

NOTICE:

When lowering the front frame assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed to the vehicle.

57. SEPARATE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH (for 2WD)

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH from the front frame assembly.

58. SEPARATE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH (for 2WD)

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

59. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)

60. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)


61. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM LH


62. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

63. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER DYNAMIC DAMPER (for 2WD)

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and front suspension member dynamic damper.

64. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT STOPPER

65. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR STOPPER

66. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT CUSHION

(a) Install SST as shown in the illustration.

Text in Illustration

*1

Front Suspension Member Body Mounting Front Cushion

SST: 09830-10010

09830-01010

09830-01040

09830-01050

SST: 09950-40011

09951-04020

09952-04010

09955-04011

(b) Using SST, remove the front suspension member body mounting front cushion.

Text in Illustration

*1

Turn

*2

Hold

NOTICE:

  • Make sure that the claws of SST are securely hung onto the mounting front cushion.
  • Tighten SST slowly and evenly.
  • Be careful as the mounting front cushion may fly out.
  • The mounting front cushion cannot be reused.

67. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR CUSHION LH

(a) Install SST as shown in the illustration.

SST: 09830-10010

09830-01010

09830-01040

09830-01050

SST: 09950-40011

09951-04020

09952-04010

09954-04010

09955-04011

Text in Illustration

*1

Front Suspension Member Body Mounting Rear Cushion

(b) Using SST, remove the front suspension member body mounting rear cushion LH.

Text in Illustration

*1

Turn

*2

Hold

SST: 09830-10010

09830-01010

09830-01040

09830-01050

SST: 09950-40011

09951-04020

09952-04010

09954-04010

09955-04011

NOTICE:

  • Make sure that the claws of SST are securely hung onto the mounting rear cushion.
  • Tighten SST slowly and evenly.
  • Be careful as the mounting rear cushion may fly out.
  • The mounting rear cushion cannot be reused.

68. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR CUSHION RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

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