Front Stabilizer Bar: Installation

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

Fig 1: Identifying Bushing And 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.
Tightening torque :

45-55 N.m (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 N.m (5-6.5 Kgf.m, 36-47 lb-ft)

Subframe mounting;

95-120 N.m (9.5-12 Kgf.m, 68-86 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Mounting Bolts
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Fig 3: Identifying Sub-Frame Mounting Bolts
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Install the pressure pipe mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque :

55-65 N.m (5.5-6.5 Kgf.m, 39-47 lb-ft)

Fig 4: Identifying Pressure Pipe Mounting Bolt
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Connect between the return tube and hose (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Return Hose And Tube
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CAUTION: Be sure to connect between a tube and a hose as shown in the illustration.

Fig 6: Identifying Tube And Hose Connection
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Install the two bolts (A) for the lower arm ball joint.
Tightening torque :

100-120 N.m (10-12 Kgf.m, 72-86 lb-ft)

Fig 7: Identifying Lower Arm Mounting Bolts
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Install the nut (B) on the stabilizer bar link (A).
Tightening torque :

35-45 N.m (3.5-4.5 Kgf.m, 25-32 lb-ft)

Fig 8: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Link And Nuts
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Install the tie rod end on the knuckle.
Install the front wheel and tire (A) on the front hub (B).
Tightening torque :

90-110 N.m (9-11 Kgf.m, 65-79 lb-ft)

Fig 9: Identifying Front Wheel And Tire And Front Hub
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CAUTION: Be careful not to do damage the hub bolts (C) then install the front wheel and tire (A).
Refill the power steering fluid (PSF-3).
CAUTION: After installation, bleed the air in the power steering system. Refer to REPLACING POWER STEERING FLUID .