Front Stabilizer: Installation

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Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
- Check the bushing - stabilizer for abnormal cracks, fatigue or damage.
- Check the stabilizer link assembly for damage.
Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION: Install the clamp - stabilizer bushing with the arrow mark facing the front of the vehicle.

Fig 1: Identifying Clamp Of Stabilizer Bushing Bolts Dimension
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Tightening torque:

Clamp - stabilizer bushing: 25 N.m (2.55 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

Stabilizer link assembly: 60 N.m (6.12 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)

Support plate - front crossmember: 60 N.m (6.12 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)

Under cover - front: 17.5 N.m (1.78 kgf-m, 12.9 ft-lb)
Install the front wheels.
Tightening torque:

120 N.m (12.24 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)