FRONT STABILIZER BAR(w/ KDSS) INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE


  1. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH


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      *a Mark Position

      Temporarily install the front stabilizer link assembly and spacer with the bolt.

      Tech Tips

      Make sure that the identification mark on the front stabilizer link assembly faces inward and toward the front of the vehicle.

  2. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER WITH TUBE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the 2 bleeder plug caps to the front stabilizer with tube cylinder assembly.

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      Temporarily install the front stabilizer with tube cylinder assembly with the nut and bolt.

      Tech Tips

      Pass the tube side of the front stabilizer with tube cylinder assembly under the return tube sub-assembly before installing it.

      Note


      • Turn the bolt while holding the nut.

      • Do not hold the front stabilizer with tube cylinder assembly by the cylinder boot.

  3. CONNECT NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER CONTROL TUBE ASSEMBLY


    1. Apply suspension fluid to the threads of the flare nuts.

    2. Using a union nut wrench, connect the No. 1 front stabilizer control tube to the front stabilizer with tube cylinder assembly and tighten the flare nuts.

      Torque:
      44 N*m  { 450 kgf*cm, 33 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where a union nut wrench is combined with a torque wrench Click here.

    3. Tighten the bolt.

      Torque:
      29 N*m  { 296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf }

  4. INSTALL FRAME APRON SEAL BRACKET


    1. Install the bracket with the bolt.

      Torque:
      29 N*m  { 296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf }

  5. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR


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      *a Protrusion
      *b Mark Position

      Install the 2 front stabilizer lower bracket bushes to the front stabilizer bar.

      Tech Tips

      Align the protrusions on the bushes with the identification marks on the front stabilizer bar with the protrusions facing inward.

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      With the identification marks of the front stabilizer bar facing downwards, support the front stabilizer bar with a jack.

      Note

      Place a wooden block between the jack and front stabilizer bar to prevent damage.

      Tech Tips

      Place the jack under the center of the vehicle.

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      *1 Stabilizer Link
      *2 Stabilizer Cylinder

      Install the front stabilizer bar and 2 front stabilizer lower brackets with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      40 N*m  { 408 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Make sure that the protrusions on the front stabilizer lower bracket bushes are positioned within 180° of the stabilizer cylinder and stabilizer link.

  6. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER END BRACKET


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      Install the 2 front stabilizer brackets and 2 front stabilizer link bushes with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      75 N*m  { 765 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      There are stamps on the front stabilizer brackets to distinguish between the right and left brackets.

  7. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the 2 member braces with the 6 bolts.

      Torque:
      30 N*m  { 306 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf }

  8. BLEED SUSPENSION FLUID


    1. Bleed the suspension fluid Click here.

  9. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    for Aluminum Wheel
    103 N*m  { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }
    for Steel Wheel
    112 N*m  { 1137 kgf*cm, 82 ft.*lbf }

  10. TIGHTEN FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH


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      Tighten the bolt on the front stabilizer link assembly.

      Torque:
      140 N*m  { 1428 kgf*cm, 103 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Tighten the bolt with the wheels on the ground.

  11. TIGHTEN FRONT STABILIZER WITH TUBE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY


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      Tighten the bolt on the front stabilizer with tube cylinder assembly.

      Torque:
      130 N*m  { 1326 kgf*cm, 96 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Tighten the bolt with the wheels on the ground.

  12. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH


    1. Install the front fender apron seal LH with the 7 clips.

  13. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  14. INSTALL LOWER FRONT BUMPER COVER

    Click here

  15. INSTALL STABILIZER CONTROL VALVE PROTECTOR

    Click here

  16. INSTALL SIDE STEP ASSEMBLY LH (for 5 Door)

    Click here

  17. INSPECT VEHICLE HEIGHT


    1. Inspect the vehicle height Click here.