Stabilizer Bar Front (4WD): Replacement

HINT:

See COMPONENTS .

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS 
2. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH (See  STABILIZER BAR FRONT (FF)  ) 
3. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY RH 

   HINT:

   Remove the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.

4. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSY CENTER (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
5. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET NO. 1 LH 
   1. Remove the 2 bolts, the front stabilizer bracket No. 1 LH and the front stabilizer bracket No. 2 LH.
   Fig 1: Removing 2 Bolts & Front Stabilizer Bracket No. 1 LH

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6. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET NO. 1 RH 

   HINT:

   Remove the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.

7. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSY LH (See  OVERHAUL  ) 

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8. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSY RH 

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   HINT:

   Remove the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.

9. SEPARATE PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSY (See  OVERHAUL  ) 

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10. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSY (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
11. REMOVE RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSY (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
12. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR NO. 1 (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
13. REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
14. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CONVERTER SUB-ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
15. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR BUSH NO. 1 
16. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR FRONT 
17. INSPECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH 
    1. As shown in Fig 2 , flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times, before installing the nut.
    2. Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 2 - 4 seconds per 1 turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.

       Turning torque: 

       0.05 - 1.96 N.m (0.5 - 20 kgf.cm, 0.4 - 17.4 in.lbf) 

    Fig 2: Flipping Ball Joint Stud

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18. INSTALL STABILIZER BAR FRONT 
19. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR BUSH NO.1 
    1. Install the 2 front stabilizer bar bush No.1 to the stabilizer bar front.
    NOTE: Install the bushings with the slit facing on the rear side of the vehicle.

    HINT:

    Install the bushing to the outer side of the bushing stopper on the stabilizer bar as shown.

    Fig 3: Installing 2 Front Stabilizer Bar Bush No.1 To Stabilizer Bar Front

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20. INSTALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD CONVERTER SUB-ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
21. INSTALL MANIFOLD STAY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
22. INSTALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR NO.1 (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
23. INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSY (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
24. INSTALL RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSY (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
25. CONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSY (See  OVERHAUL  ) 

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26. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSY LH (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
27. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSY RH 

    HINT:

    Remove the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.

28. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET NO.1 LH 
    1. Install the front stabilizer bracket No.1 LH with the 2 bolts.

       Torque: 17 N.m (173 kgf.cm, 12 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 4: Installing Front Stabilizer Bracket No. 1 LH With 2 Bolts

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29. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET NO.1 RH 

    HINT:

    Install the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.

30. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSY CENTER (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
31. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH (See  STABILIZER BAR FRONT (FF)  ) 
32. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY RH 

    HINT:

    Install the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.

33. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS 
34. INSPECT CENTER FRONT WHEEL 
35. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT 
36. ADD POWER STEERING FLUID 
37. BLEED POWER STEERING FLUID (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  ) 
38. CHECK POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE 
39. INSPECT AND ADJUST  FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT