Front Stabilizer Bushing, Front Stabilizer Bracket Installation Note

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CAUTION:

Do not apply grease to the contact surface of the stabilizer bushing and the stabilizer bar. Otherwise, the stabilizer function may deteriorate.
Verify that there is no dirt or oil on the stabilizer bushing and the stabilizer bar. Wipe off any dirt or oil on the stabilizer bushing and the stabilizer bar.

Install the front stabilizer bushing to the front stabilizer with its slit positioned rearward of the vehicle.

Fig 1: Installing Front Stabilizer Bushing To Front Stabilizer
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Install the front stabilizer bracket to the front stabilizer bushing by hand using the following procedure.
If the front stabilizer bracket cannot be installed by hand, install it using a vice.
CAUTION:
- If the front stabilizer bracket is installed using a vice, it could be deformed.
- Set a cylindrically-shaped object as shown in the figure so that pressure is applied to the front stabilizer bracket flange, and install the front stabilizer bracket to the front stabilizer bushing.
Fig 2: Installing Front Stabilizer Bracket To Front Stabilizer Bushing
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During front stabilizer bracket installation, keep the deviation in the positions of the front stabilizer bracket and the front stabilizer bushing within the range shown in the figure.

Fig 3: Identifying Front Stabilizer Bracket Width Dimension
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- W¹ : 0.5 mm {0.21 in} max.
- W² : 2 mm {0.08 in} max.
After installing the front stabilizer bracket, verify that the positions of the front stabilizer bracket and the front stabilizer bushing are within the range shown in the figure.

Fig 4: Identifying Front Stabilizer Bracket Height Dimension
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- H¹ : 13 mm {0.51 in} max.
After installing the front stabilizer bracket, verify that the right and left-side positions of the front stabilizer bracket are within the range shown in the figure.

Fig 5: Identifying Front Stabilizer Bracket Height (RH And LH) Dimensions
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- H² : 6 mm {0.2 in} max.
Place the front stabilizer component on a level workbench, and verify that it is within the range shown in the figure.

Fig 6: Positioning Front Stabilizer Component On Level Workbench

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H³ : 22.1-52.1 mm {0.88-2.05 in}