Front Stabilizer Bar: Installation

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NOTE: The stabilizer bar bushings must be positioned correctly with the slit in the bushing toward the rear of the vehicle or damage to the bushings may occur.

NOTE: This step is not necessary when installing a new component.

NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

Make sure that these components are installed to the noted removal position. Install the front stabilizer bar bushing.

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NOTE: This step is not necessary when installing a new component.

NOTE: Make sure that the clamp is installed to the same orientation as when removed.

On both sides Install the front stabilizer bar bushing bracket.

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Install the new front stabilizer bar bracket bolts.
Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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Raise the subframe. Use Special Service Tool: 300-OTC1585AE Powertrain Lift. Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block
Dimension: 5.906 in (150 mm)

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1. Only tighten the bolts finger tight at this stage. Loosely Install the front subframe forward bolts.
2. Only tighten the bolts finger tight at this stage. Loosely Install the new front subframe rearward bolts.
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NOTE: If installing the subframe that was previously removed.

On both sides. Align the subframe to the locating marks made during removal.

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NOTE: If installing a new subframe, measure for correct positioning of the subframe to vehicle underbody.

NOTE: RH and LH dimensions are identical. All measurements on center.

Measure for correct positioning of the subframe to vehicle underbody.
1. Location 1 --
  Dimension: 10.236 in (260 mm)
2. Location 2 --
  Dimension: 26.220 in (666 mm)
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1. Tighten the front subframe forward bolts.
  Torque: 44 lb.ft (60 Nm)
2. Tighten the front subframe rearward bolts.
  Torque: Stage 1: 74 lb.ft (100 Nm) Stage 2: 240°
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Install the subframe brace-to-body bolts.
Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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NOTE: 1.6L shown, 1.0L Fox similar.

Connect the exhaust isolator.

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Position the engine roll restrictor and install the engine roll restrictor bolt.
Torque: 37 lb.ft (50 Nm)

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On both sides. Position the outer tie rods and install the new outer tie rod nuts.
Torque: 39 lb.ft (53 Nm)

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On both sides. Position the stabilizer bar links and install the new stabilizer bar link-to-stabilizer bar nuts.
Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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Install the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
WARNING: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

Connect the steering column shaft and install a new steering column shaft-to-steering gear bolt.

Torque: 25 lb.ft (34 Nm)

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If equipped. Install the tab and grommet.

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Check and if necessary, adjust front toe. Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment .