Front Crossmember: Installation
- Check the crossmember for damage or cracks, and correct or replace if defective.
- Install the universal joint assembly - steering. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Universal Joint. >
- Install each part in the reverse order of removal.CAUTION:
- Use a new bolt and self-locking nut. For parts which are not reusable, refer to "COMPONENT". < Ref. to COMPONENT , General Description. >
- Always tighten the bushing in the state where the vehicle is at curb weight and the wheels are in full contact with the ground.
- Install the clamp - stabilizer bushing with the arrow mark facing the front of the vehicle.
Tightening torque:
Engine mount - front crossmember assembly: 45 N.m (4.59 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)
Universal joint assembly - steering: 24 N.m (2.45 kgf-m, 17.7 ft-lb)
V-belt cover: 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
Under cover - front: 17.5 N.m (1.78 kgf-m, 12.9 ft-lb)
Front suspension parts: < Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION , COMPONENT, General Description. >
When tightening the castle nut, tighten the castle nut to the specified torque first, then tighten it further but within 60° until the hole in the ball stud is aligned with a slot in castle nut.
- Install the front wheels.
Tightening torque:
120 N.m (12.24 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
- Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
- Inspection: < Ref. to INSPECTION , Wheel Alignment. >
- Adjustment: < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Wheel Alignment. >
CAUTION: When the wheel alignment has been adjusted, perform the adjustment of the steering angle sensor. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U). > - Perform reinitialization of the auto headlight beam leveler system. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler) < Ref. to PROCEDURE , Auto Headlight Beam Leveler System. >