Front Stabilizer Bar: Installation

Install the bushing (A) and the bracket (B) to the stabilizer bar.

Fig 1: Identifying Bushing And Bracket
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Connect the stabilizer link (A) with the stabilizer bar by tightening the nut.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

100 ~ 120 (10.0 ~ 12.0, 72 ~ 87)

Fig 2: Disconnecting/Connecting Stabilizer Link
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Install the stabilizer to the sub-frame by tightening the bracket mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

45 ~ 55 (4.5 ~ 5.5, 33 ~ 40)

Fig 3: Identifying Bracket Mounting Bolts
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Install the-sub frame (A) and the sub-frame stay by tightening the mounting bolts and nuts.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

Sub-frame mounting bolts: 100 ~ 120 (10.0 ~ 12.0, 72 ~ 87)

Sub-frame stay mounting bolt and nut: 45 ~ 55 (4.5 ~ 5.5, 33 ~ 40)

Fig 4: Identifying Sub-Frame
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Tighten the rear roll stopper mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

50 ~ 65 (5.0 ~ 6.5, 40 ~ 47)

Fig 5: Identifying Rear Roll Stopper Mounting Bolts
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Install the front roll stopper through bolt (A) and nut.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

50 ~ 65 (5.0 ~ 6.5, 40 ~ 47)

Fig 6: Identifying Front Roll Stopper Through Bolt
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Install the muffler rubber hanger (A).

Fig 7: Identifying Muffler Rubber Hanger
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Connect the mounting fork (A) with the lower arm (B) and tighten the through bolt (C) and nut.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

140 ~ 160 (14.0 ~ 16.0, 101 ~ 116)

Fig 8: Identifying Lower Arm, Mounting Fork And Bolt
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Connect the lower arm with the knuckle by tightening the bolts (A).
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

100 ~ 120 (10.0 ~ 12.0, 72 ~ 87)

Fig 9: Identifying Lower Arm Bolts
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Connect the tie-rod end with the knuckle and then install the castle nut (A) and split pin.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

24 ~ 34 (2.4 ~ 3.4, 19 ~ 31)

Fig 10: Identifying Split Pin And Castle Nut
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Connect the stabilizer link (A) with the mounting fork and tighten the nut (B).
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

100 ~ 120 (10.0 ~ 12.0, 72 ~ 87)

Fig 11: Identifying Stabilizer Link, Mounting Fork And Nut
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Connect the universal joint assembly (B) with the pinion of the steering gear box and then tighten the bolt (A).
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

30 ~ 35 (3.0 ~ 3.5, 22 ~ 25)

Fig 12: Identifying Bolt And Universal Joint Assembly
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Connect the power steering return hose (A).

Fig 13: Disconnecting/Connecting Power Steering Return Hose
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Connect the power steering pressure tube with the power steering pump by tightening the eye bolt.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

55 ~ 65 (5.5 ~ 6.5, 40 ~ 47)
Install the front wheel and tire
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

90 ~ 110 (9.0 ~ 11.0, 65 ~ 80)
Bleed power steering system.