Front Suspension System And Wheel Alignment: Crossmember: Installation
CAUTION:
- When raising the transmission jack, make sure that the tie-rod end and the drive shaft boot do not interfere. The drive shaft boot may be damaged.
- The crossmember COMPL is heavy. Make sure that it is firmly supported so that it is level.
- For parts which are not reusable, always use new parts.
- Always tighten the bushing in the state where the vehicle is at curb weight and the wheels are in full contact with the ground.
- Make sure that there is no gap between the housing assembly - front axle and the collar.
- If the collar is removed from the housing assembly - front axle, replace the housing assembly - front axle with a new part.
- Install the clamp - stabilizer bushing with the arrow mark facing the front of the vehicle.
- Install the crossmember COMPL.NOTE: Check the crossmember COMPL for damage or cracks, and correct or replace if defective.
- Install the bolts which secure the crossmember COMPL to the body.
Tightening torque:
Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description" for the tightening torque. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>General Description>COMPONENT>FRONT SUSPENSION .
- Install the bolts which secure the crossmember COMPL to the body.
- Install the engine mounting and the crossmember COMPL with new nuts.CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the vehicle with a lifting device or wire ropes.
Tightening torque:
Engine mounting - crossmember COMPL: 90 N.m (9.2 kgf-m, 66.4 ft-lb)
- Install the steering gearbox assembly and stiffener to the crossmember COMPL.
Tightening torque:
Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description" for the tightening torque. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>General Description>COMPONENT>FRONT SUSPENSION .
- Install the power steering harness connector and harness clamp.
- Install the universal joint assembly - steering. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>Universal Joint>INSTALLATION .
- Install the front arm assembly. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Front Arm>INSTALLATION .
- Install the tie-rod end.NOTE:
- Do not forget to install the washer.
- 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.
Tightening torque:
27 N.m (2.7 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)
- Insert a new cotter pin and secure the castle nut.
- Install the stabilizer. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Stabilizer>INSTALLATION>STABILIZER .
- Install the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>Front Exhaust Pipe>INSTALLATION .
- Install the crossmember support - front and the crossmember support - rear. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Crossmember Support>INSTALLATION .
- Install the under cover - front.
Tightening torque:
18N.m (1.8kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
- Install the front wheels and lower the vehicle.
Tightening torque:
120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
- Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY>GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION.
- Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
- Inspection: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Wheel Alignment>INSPECTION .
- Adjustment: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Wheel Alignment>ADJUSTMENT .
CAUTION: When the wheel alignment has been adjusted, perform the following adjustment.- Lane keep assist learning value clear (model with EyeSight): Ref. to EyeSight (DIAGNOSTICS)>Clear Active Lane Keep System Learning Value>OPERATION .
- VDC sensor midpoint setting mode: Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT .
- Perform reinitialization of the auto headlight beam leveler system. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler) Ref. to LIGHTING SYSTEM>Auto Headlight Beam Leveler System>PROCEDURE .