Front Stabilizer: Installation

Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:

Install the bushing (on front crossmember side) while aligning it with paint mark on stabilizer.
Ensure that bushing and stabilizer have the same identification colors when installing.

Fig 1: Installing Bolts Which Secure Stabilizer To Crossmember

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Always tighten the bushing location when tires are in full contact with the ground and vehicle is curb weight.

Tightening torque:

Jack-up plate to crossmember:

20 Nm (2.0 kgf-m, 14.5 ft-lb)

Stabilizer link to front transverse link:

30 Nm (3.1 kgf-m, 22 ft-lb)

Stabilizer to crossmember:

25 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)