Repair Procedures: Installation

1. Install the bushing (B) on the stabilizer bar (A).
   Fig 1: Bushing, Stabilizer Bar & Clamp

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   NOTE: Bring clamp (C) of stabilizer bar (A) into contact with bushing (B).
2. Install the bracket on the bushing (B).
3. After tightening the bolts of the bushing bracket temporarily, install the bushing bracket on the opposite side.
4. 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: Stabilizer Bar Bracket Mounting Bolts

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5. 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: Sub Frame Bolts & Nuts

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6. 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: Engine Mounting Bolts (1 Of 2)

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   Fig 5: Engine Mounting Bolts (2 Of 2)

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7. 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: Lower Arm & Ball Joint Mounting Bolt

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8. 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: Tie Rod End, Self-Locking Nut & Cotter Pin

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9. 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: Front Stabilizer Link & Nut

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10. 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: Wheel/Tire & Front Hub Bolts

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    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when installing the front wheel and tire (A).
11. 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: Steering Universal Joint Assembly & Bolt

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