Front Crossmember: Installation

Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION: Always tighten rubber bushing when wheels are in full contact with the ground and vehicle is at curb weight.

Tightening torque:

Transverse link bushing to crossmember:

95 N.m (9.7 kgf-m, 71 ft-lb)

Stabilizer to bushing:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)

Tie-rod end to housing:

27.0 N.m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)

Front cushion rubber to crossmember:

75 N.m (7.6 kgf-m, 55 ft-lb)

Universal joint to pinion shaft:

24 N.m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.4 ft-lb)

Crossmember to body:

100 N.m (10.2 kgf-m, 74 ft-lb)

Gearbox to steering hose:

15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 10.8 ft-lb)
Purge air from power steering system.
NOTE: Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.