FRONT STABILIZER BAR INSTALLATION

INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR

INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BUSH

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*1	Bush Stopper
	Front Side
	Outer Side

Install the 2 front No. 1 stabilizer bar bushes to the front stabilizer bar.

Tech Tips

Install the front No. 1 stabilizer bar bush to the inner side of the bush stopper on the front stabilizer bar.
Install the front No. 1 stabilizer bar bush to the front stabilizer bar with its cut line facing the front.

INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH
1. Install the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH with the 2 bolts.
  
  Torque:
  
  35 N*m { 357 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf }
INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH
1. Install the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket RH with the 2 bolts.
  
  Torque:
  
  35 N*m { 357 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf }
INSTALL STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
1. Install the steering gear assembly to the suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and the 2 nuts.
  
  Torque:
  
  89 N*m { 902 kgf*cm, 65 ft.*lbf }
  
  Note
  
  Keep the nut from rotating while turning the bolt.
2. Install the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly onto the steering gear assembly.
  
  Note
  
  Install the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly securely.
INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Using a transmission jack, support the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
2. Install the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the 6 bolts.
  
  Torque:
  
  for bolt A
  
  85 N*m { 867 kgf*cm, 63 ft.*lbf }
  
  for bolt B
  
  128 N*m { 1305 kgf*cm, 95 ft.*lbf }
  
  for bolt C
  
  48 N*m { 489 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf }
3. Install the engine mounting control bracket with the 3 bolts.
  
  Torque:
  
  52 N*m { 530 kgf*cm, 38 ft.*lbf }
4. Remove the engine sling device.
5. Remove the 2 bolts, No. 1 engine hanger and the No. 2 engine hanger.
INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM LH
1. Push the front suspension lower arm No. 1 downward, install the front lower ball joint and tighten the castle nut and a new clip.
  
  Torque:
  
  98 N*m { 1,000 kgf*cm, 72 ft.*lbf }
  
  Note
  
  Retighten the castle nut and clip within a turning angle of 60° after aligning the hole of the clip with the castle nut.
INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM RH

Tech Tips

The installation procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BOLT
1. Install the 4 retainers, 4 cushions, No. 2 retainer and the stabilizer bolt.
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  *a Turn
  
  *b Hold
  
  While holding the stabilizer bolt with a wrench, install the 2 new nuts.
  
  Torque:
  
  18 N*m { 184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf }
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Support the front suspension lower arm with a jack.
3. Perform the above procedure on the opposite side.
INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle and install it with the castle nut and a new cotter pin.
  
  Torque:
  
  33 N*m { 336 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf }
  
  Note
  
  Retighten the castle nut and cotter pin within a turning angle of 60° after aligning the hole of the cotter pin with the castle nut.
INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

Tech Tips

The installation procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.
INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
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*1 Clip A

*2 Clip B
1. Install clip B onto the body and install the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly onto the body with clip A.
  
  Note
  
  Fit the lip of the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly correctly onto the dash panel.
INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
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*a Matchmark
1. Align the matchmarks and install the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly to the steering gear assembly with bolt B.
  
  Torque:
  
  35 N*m { 360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf }
2. Tighten bolt A.
  
  Torque:
  
  35 N*m { 360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf }
3. Release the seat belt from the steering wheel assembly.
INSTALL STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER PLATE
1. Engage the steering column hole cover plate.
INSTALL EXHAUST FRONT PIPE ASSEMBLY
1. Using vernier calipers, measure the free length of the compression spring.
  
  Minimum length
  
  40.5 mm (1.594 in.)
  - If the length is not as specified, replace the compression spring.
2. Using a plastic hammer and a wooden block, tap in a new exhaust pipe gasket until its surface is flush with the exhaust manifold.
  Note
  
  Be sure to install the exhaust pipe gasket in the correct direction.
  
  Do not damage the outer surface of the exhaust pipe gasket.
  
  Do not reuse the exhaust pipe gasket.
  
  Do not push in the gasket with the exhaust pipe when connecting it.
3. Install the exhaust front pipe assembly and a new exhaust pipe gasket with the 2 compression springs and 2 bolts.
  
  Torque:
  
  45 N*m { 459 kgf*cm, 33 ft.*lbf }
4. Install the exhaust pipe No.4 support.
5. Install the bolt and clamp.
  
  Torque:
  
  32 N*m { 326 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf }
  Note
  
  Clamp marks and stamping should be aligned.
INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

Torque:

103 N*m { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }
INSTALL COWL TOP PANEL OUTER
1. Install the cowl top panel outer with the 10 bolts.
  
  Torque:
  
  9.2 N*m { 94 kgf*cm, 81 in.*lbf }
2. Engage the grommet and install the wire harness.
3. Engage the wire harness clamp.
INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 VENTILATOR SEAL
1. Install the front No. 1 ventilator seal with the 2 clips.
INSTALL FRONT AIR SHUTTER SEAL RH
1. Install the front air shutter seal RH with the 2 clips.
INSTALL FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

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INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK
INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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*a	Turn
*b	Hold

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*1	Clip A
*2	Clip B