Front Stabilizer Bar Installation

Install the No. 1 front stabilizer bar bushing to the front stabilizer bar as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

1. Install the No. 1 front stabilizer bar bushing so that the cutout faces the rear of the vehicle.
   
2. Make sure that the amount of deviation of the front stabilizer bar in the horizontal direction is within +/- 5 mm (0.20 in.).
   

Install the front stabilizer bar and 2 No. 1 front stabilizer brackets to the front suspension crossmember with the 4 bolts.

Torque:

TMC Made:

19 N*m{194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf}

except TMC Made:

24 N*m{245 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Check the type of bolt before installing, Look at strength division number of the bolt head.

1. 11T: TMC Made
   
2. 10T: except TMC Made
   

While alternately inserting SST into the guide holes on both sides of the front suspension crossmember RH and LH, tighten 2 bolts (A), 2 bolts (B), 3 bolts (C), and 3 nuts (D) on the RH and LH sides to the respective specified torque in several steps.

SST

09670-00010

Torque:

Bolt A:

113 N*m{1152 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf}

Bolt B:

157 N*m{1600 kgf*cm, 116 ft.*lbf}

Bolt C:

52 N*m{530 kgf*cm, 38 ft.*lbf}

Nut D:

52 N*m{530 kgf*cm, 38 ft.*lbf}

While alternately inserting SST into the guide holes on both sides of the front suspension crossmember RH and LH, tighten 2 bolts (A), 2 bolts (B), 2 bolts (C), bolt (D) and 3 nuts (E) on the RH and LH sides to the respective specified torque in several steps.

SST

09670-00010

Torque:

Bolt A:

113 N*m{1152 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf}

Bolt B:

157 N*m{1600 kgf*cm, 116 ft.*lbf}

Bolt C:

52 N*m{530 kgf*cm, 38 ft.*lbf}

Bolt D:

87 N*m{887 kgf*cm, 64 ft.*lbf}

Nut E:

52 N*m{530 kgf*cm, 38 ft.*lbf}

Install the front lower suspension arm to the lower ball joint with the bolt and 2 nuts.

Torque:

89 N*m{908 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf}

Install the front stabilizer link assembly LH to the front shock absorber with coil spring with the nut.

Torque:

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

HINT:

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

Install the front stabilizer link assembly LH to the front stabilizer bar with the nut.

Torque:

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

HINT:

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

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

Torque:

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

NOTICE:

Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.

Install a new cotter pin.

Engage clip B onto the body and install the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly onto the body with clips A.

NOTICE:

Make sure that the lip of the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly is not damaged.

Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering intermediate shaft assembly.

Install the bolt.

Torque:

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

Install the column hole cover silencer sheet with the 2 clips.

Install the floor carpet.