Frelander 2. Manual — part 361

12.

13.

Drain the transmission fluid.

Refer to:

Transmission Draining and Filling

(308-03 Manual

Transmission/Transaxle, General Procedures).

14.

Remove the front wheels and tires.

Refer to:

Wheel and Tire

(204-04 W heels and Tires, Removal and

Installation).

15.

Using the special tool, release the LH and RH tie-rod
end ball joints.

Special Tool(s):

211-316

16.

Using the special tool, remove the lower arm ball joint.

Special Tool(s):

205-754A

17.

18.

CAUTION: Make sure that the ball joint ball

does not rotate.

• NOTE: Discard the 2 nuts.

Disconnect both front stabilizer bar links from the
stabilizer bar.

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19.

CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping

fluids.

• NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

Disconnect the pressure lines from the power steering
gear.

19.

20. NOTE: RH illustration shown, LH is similar.

Remove both the fender splash shield extension
panels.

20.

Remove the towing eye cover.

21.

Remove the 2 bolts securing bumper cover.

22.

Release the PAS lines.

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24.

CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping

fluids.

• NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

Release the fuel line.

24.

Remove the lower support insulator.

25.

Release the downpipe catalytic converter.

26.

Support the subframe.

General Equipment:

Powertrain Jack

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28.

CAUTION: Make sure that new subframe bolts

are installed.

Remove the front subframe cross-brace.

28.