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Front Stabilizer Bushing, Front Stabilizer Bracket Installation Note

  1. Install the front stabilizer bushing to the front stabilizer with its slit positioned rearward of the vehicle.
  2. Install the front stabilizer bracket to the front stabilizer bushing by hand using the following procedure.
  3. If the front stabilizer bracket cannot be installed by hand, install it using a vice.
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Stabilizer Bushing Slit Position
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    CAUTION:
    • If the front stabilizer bracket is installed using a vice, it could be deformed.
    • Set a cylindrically-shaped object as shown in the figure so that pressure is applied to the front stabilizer bracket flange, and install the front stabilizer bracket to the front stabilizer bushing.
    Fig 2: Installing Front Stabilizer Bracket Using Vise
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  4. During front stabilizer bracket installation, keep the deviation in the positions of the front stabilizer bracket and the front stabilizer bushing within the range shown in the figure.

    W 1  : 0.5 mm {0.21 in} max. 

    W 2  : 2 mm {0.08 in} max. 

    Fig 3: Identifying Front Stabilizer Bracket And Bushing Deviation Range
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  5. After installing the front stabilizer bracket, verify that the positions of the front stabilizer bracket and the front stabilizer bushing are within the range shown in the figure.

    H 1  :13 mm {0.51 in} max. 

    Fig 4: Identifying Front Stabilizer Bracket And Bushing Positioning Range
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  6. After installing the front stabilizer bracket, verify that the right and left-side positions of the front stabilizer bracket are within the range shown in the figure.

    H 2  : 6 mm {0.2 in} max. 

    Fig 5: Identifying Front Stabilizer Bracket Right And Left Positioning Range
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  7. Place the front stabilizer component on a level workbench, and verify that it is within the range shown in the figure.

    H 3  : 32.1-42.1 mm {1.27-1.65 in} 

    Fig 6: Identifying Front Stabilizer Component Range
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