Front Stabilizer Bar Installation

Install the 2 front stabilizer bar bushings No. 1 to the outside of the bushing stopper on the front stabilizer bar.

NOTICE:

Make sure that the cutout of the front stabilizer bar bushing No. 1 faces the rear side as shown in the illustration.

Install the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH.

Install the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket RH.

Install the front stabilizer bar with the 2 bolts. (LH Side)

Torque:

16 N*m{163 kgf*cm, 12 ft.*lbf}

Install the front stabilizer bar with the 2 bolts. (RH Side)

Torque:

16 N*m{163 kgf*cm, 12 ft.*lbf}

Install the front stabilizer link assembly LH with the 2 nuts.

Torque:

74 N*m{755 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf}

HINT:

If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (6 mm) wrench to hold the stud.

Install the front stabilizer link assembly RH with the 2 nuts.

Torque:

74 N*m{755 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf}

HINT:

If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (6 mm) wrench to hold the stud.

Install the tie rod end sub-assembly to the steering knuckle with the nut.

Torque:

49 N*m{500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf}

Install a new cotter pin.

NOTICE:

If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut up to 60° further.

Align the matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke and the steering link assembly.

Install the bolt.

Torque:

35 N*m{360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf}