Front Stabilizer Bar: Installation

Install the bushing (B) on the stabilizer bar (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Bushing On Stabilizer Bar
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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.
Install the stabilizer bar bracket mounting bolts (A) to the sub frame.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :

39 ~ 60 (3.9 ~ 6.0, 28.2 ~ 43.4)

Fig 2: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Bracket Mounting Bolts
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After lifting the jack which supports the sub frame, install the four bolts (A) of the sub frame and the eight bolts (B) of the guide bracket.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :

Bolt (A) : 160 ~ 180 (16 ~ 18, 115.7 ~ 130.2)

Bolt (B) : 45 ~ 60 (4.5 ~ 6.0, 32.5 ~ 43.4)

Fig 3: Identifying Sub Frame Bolts And Guide Bracket
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Install the engine mounting bolts (A, B)
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :

65 ~ 85 (6.5 ~ 8.5, 47.0 ~ 61.5)

Fig 4: Identifying Engine Mounting Bolts
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Fig 5: Identifying Mounting Bolts
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Install both sides of the lower arm (A) mounting bolts (B).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :

90 ~ 120 (9 ~ 12, 65.1 ~ 86.8)

Fig 6: Identifying Front Lower Arm Mounting Bolt
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Install both sides of the tie rod end (A) self-locking nuts (B). Insert cotter pin after nut is torqued to specifications.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :

65 ~ 80 (6 ~ 8, 43.4 ~ 57.8)

Fig 7: Identifying Tie Rod End, Self-Locking Nuts And Cotter Pin
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Install the front stabilizer link (A) nut (B) to the strut assembly.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :

100 ~ 120 (10 ~ 12, 72.3 ~ 86.8)

Fig 8: Identifying Front Stabilizer Link Nut From Strut Assembly
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Install the wheel and the tire (A) to the front hub (B).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :

90 ~ 110 (9 ~ 11, 65.1 ~ 79.5)

Fig 9: Identifying Front Stabilizer Link Nut
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when installing the front wheel and tire (A).
Install the connecting bolt (A) between the steering universal joint assembly (B) and the pinion assembly.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :

13 ~ 18 (1.3 ~ 1.8, 9.4 ~ 13.0)

Fig 10: Identifying Connecting Bolt And Steering Universal Joint Assembly
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CAUTION: After installation, if necessary, adjust the alignment of the steering wheel and front tires