Installation Procedure

Install the stabilizer shaft to the vehicle.

Fig 1: Installing Stabilizer Shaft
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the front suspension crossmember rear mounting bolts (3) to the front suspension crossmember (4). Hand tighten the bolts.
Install the front suspension crossmember front mounting bolts (5) to the front suspension crossmember (4).
Tighten
1. 3.1. Tighten the front crossmember bolts to 245 N.m (180 lb ft).
2. 3.2. Tighten the control arm body bolts to 245 N.m (180 lb ft).
3. 3.3. Tighten the rear crossmember bolts to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).
Fig 2: Installing Front Suspension Crossmember Rear Mounting Bolts
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Install the clamps (2) and the bolts (1) to the stabilizer shaft (3).
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 66 N.m (49 lb ft).

Fig 3: Installing Clamps & Bolts To Stabilizer Shaft
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Install the power steering line bracket to the front suspension crossmember.
Install the bolt (1) to the rear transmission mount (4).
Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 120 N.m (89 lb ft).

Fig 4: Installing Bolt To Rear Transmission Mount
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Install the tie rods (4) to the steering knuckles (6). Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER in Power Steering System.
Install the stabilizer shaft links. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT .
Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 5: Installing Tie Rods To Steering Knuckles
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