Front Stabilizer Bar: Installation

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Install the bushing (B) on the stabilizer bar (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer Bar, Bushing And Clamp
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NOTE: Bring clamp (C) of stabilizer bar (A) into contact with bushing (B).
Install the bracket on the bushing (B).
After tightening the bolts of the bushing bracket temporarily, install the bushing bracket on the opposite side.
Install the stabilizer bar bracket mounting bolts (A) to the sub frame.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

39-60 (3.9-6.0, 28.2-43.4)

Fig 2: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Assembly And Mounting Bolts
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After lifting the jack which supports the sub frame, install the four bolts (A) of the sub frame and the eight bolts (B) of the guide bracket.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

Bolt (A): 160-180 (16-18, 115.7-130.2)

Bolt (B): 45-60 (4.5-6.0, 32.5-43.4)

Fig 3: Identifying Sub Frame And Guide Bracket Bolts
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Install the engine mounting bolts (A, B)
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

65-85 (6.5-8.5, 47.0-61.5)

Fig 4: Identifying Engine Mounting Bolts (1 Of 2)
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Fig 5: Identifying Engine Mounting Bolts (2 Of 2)
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Install both sides of the lower arm (A) mounting bolts (B).
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

90-120 (9-12, 65.1-86.8)

Fig 6: Identifying Front Lower Arm And Mounting Bolt
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Install both sides of the tie rod end (A) self-locking nuts (B). Insert cotter pin after nut is torqued to specifications.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

65-80 (6-8, 43.4-57.8)

Fig 7: Identifying Tie Rod End, Self-Locking Nut And Cotter Pin
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Install the front stabilizer link (A) nut (B) to the strut assembly.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

100-120 (10-12, 72.3-86.8)

Fig 8: Identifying Front Stabilizer Link And Nut
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Install the wheel and the tire (A) to the front hub (B).
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

90-110 (9-11, 65.1-79.5)

Fig 9: Identifying Front Wheel And Tire From Front Hub
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when installing the front wheel and tire (A).
Install the connecting bolt (A) between the steering universal joint assembly (B) and the pinion assembly.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

13-18 (1.3-1.8, 9.4-13.0)

Fig 10: Identifying Bolt Between Steering Universal Joint Assembly
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CAUTION: After installation, if necessary, adjust the alignment of the steering wheel and front tires