Front Stabilizer Bar: Installation
- Install the bushing (B) on the stabilizer bar (A).
NOTE: Bring clamp (C) of stabilizer bar (A) into contact with bushing (B).
- Install the bracket on the bushing (B).
- After tightening the bolts of the bushing bracket temporarily, install the bushing bracket on the opposite side.
Tightening torque:
45 ~ 55 Nm (4.5 ~ 5.5 Kgf.m, 32 ~ 39 lb-ft)
- Install the six subframe mounting bolts, then the two engine mounting bolts (A, B).
Tightening torque:
Engine mounting; 50 ~ 65 Nm (5 ~ 6.5 Kgf.m, 36 ~ 47 lb-ft)
Subframe mounting; 95 ~ 120 Nm (9.5 ~ 12 Kgf.m, 68 ~ 86 lb-ft)
- Install the connecting bolt (A) between the steering universal joint assembly and the pinion assembly.
- Install the pressure pipe mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque:
55 ~ 65 Nm (5.5 ~ 6.5 Kgf.m, 39 ~ 47 lb-ft)
- Connect between the return tube and hose (A).
CAUTION: Be sure to connect between a tube and a hose as shown in the illustration.
- Install the two bolts (A) for the lower arm ball joint.
Tightening torque:
100 ~ 120 Nm (10 ~ 12 Kgf.m, 72 ~ 86 lb-ft)
- Install the nut (B) on the stabilizer bar link (A).
Tightening torque:
35 ~ 45 Nm (3.5 ~ 4.5 Kgf.m, 25 ~ 32 lb-ft)
- Install the tie rod end on the knuckle.
- Install the front wheel and tire (A) on the front hub (B).
Tightening torque:
90 ~ 110 Nm (9 ~ 11 Kgf.m, 65 ~ 79 lb-ft)
CAUTION: Be careful not to do damage the hub bolts (C) then install the front wheel and tire (A). - Refill the power steering fluid.CAUTION: After installation, bleed the air in the power steering system. (refer to AIR BLEEDING )