Front Suspension System And Wheel Alignment: Crossmember: Installation

CAUTION:

For the non-reusable parts, 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.

Install the crossmember COMPL front.
NOTE:
- Check the crossmember for damage or cracks, and correct or replace if defective.
- Since the crossmember is heavy, make sure that it is firmly supported so that it is level.
1. Using new flange bolts, temporarily install the crossmember COMPL front.
2. Tighten the bolts in the numerical order as shown in the figure.
  Tightening torque:
  
  95 N.m (9.7 kgf-m, 70.1 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 1: Crossmember COMPL Front Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Turn the handle counterclockwise to lower the engine gradually and insert the stud bolt of the engine mounting into the engine mounting hole of the crossmember COMPL front.
NOTE:
- If it is hard to insert the stud bolt of the engine mounting into the engine mounting hole of the crossmember COMPL front, lower the engine while lightly pushing it toward the rear of the vehicle.
- Check that the stud bolt of the engine mounting is securely inserted into the engine mounting hole of the crossmember COMPL front.
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Remove the ST3, ST4, and the shackle from the vehicle.

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(A) Shackle
Remove the ST1 and ST2.

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Install the engine mounting and the crossmember COMPL front with new nuts.
NOTE: Make sure that locators (a) of the engine mounting are securely inserted.

Tightening torque:

90 N.m (9.2 kgf-m, 66.4 ft-lb)

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Install the steering gearbox assembly. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>STEERING GEARBOX>INSTALLATION .
Connect the lower side of the universal joint assembly steering. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>UNIVERSAL JOINT>INSTALLATION .
Install the arm assembly front. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>FRONT ARM>INSTALLATION .
Connect the tie-rod ends. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>TIE-ROD END>INSTALLATION .
Install the stabilizer front and the sub frame COMPL as a unit. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>STABILIZER>INSTALLATION>STABILIZER .
Install the sub frame front LWR C COMPL. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>SUB FRAME>INSTALLATION .
Install the under cover rear. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FLOOR UNDER PROTECTOR>INSTALLATION .
Install the under cover COMPL front T/M and the under cover front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>INSTALLATION .
Install the front wheels. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>INSTALLATION .
Secure the hose inlet assembly to the vehicle with the clip.

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Secure the bulkhead wiring harness to the vehicle with the clip.

RH side

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LH side

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Install the air intake boot. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>AIR INTAKE BOOT>INSTALLATION .
Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Set the panel COMPL front hood to the normal position. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>STAY ASSEMBLY FRONT HOOD .
Check the select lever and adjust it if necessary. (AT model)
NOTE: This procedure is required because the select lever may be deviated from the adjusted position due to installation/removal of the nut on the engine mounting.
- Inspection: Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>SELECT LEVER>INSPECTION .
- Adjustment: Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>SELECT LEVER>ADJUSTMENT .
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
- Inspection: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>INSPECTION .
- Adjustment: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>ADJUSTMENT .
Perform VSC (VDC) sensor midpoint setting mode. Ref. to VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL>VSC (VDC) CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VSCCM & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT>VSC (VDC) SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE .