PROCEDURE
INSTALL HOLE PLUG
Install the 10 hole plugs to the front frame assembly.
Tech Tips
There are 2 different shapes of hole plug.
INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR CUSHION LH
| *a | View from Underneath |
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Front of the Vehicle |
Temporarily install a new front suspension member body mounting rear cushion LH while confirming the installation direction.
Note
Position the front suspension member body mounting rear cushion LH in the correct direction.
| *1 | Front Suspension Member Body Mounting Rear Cushion LH |
Install SST as shown in the illustration.
| *a | Hold |
| *b | Turn |
Using SST, install the front suspension member body mounting rear cushion LH as shown in the illustration.
Note
Check that there is no clearance between the front frame assembly and the front suspension member body mounting rear cushion LH.
INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR CUSHION RH
| *a | View from Underneath |
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Front of the Vehicle |
Temporarily install a new front suspension member body mounting rear cushion RH while confirming the installation direction.
Note
Position the front suspension member body mounting rear cushion RH in the correct direction.
Install SST using the same procedure as for the front suspension member body mounting rear cushion LH.
Using SST, install the front suspension member body mounting rear cushion RH.
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT CUSHION
| *a | View from Underneath |
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Front of the Vehicle |
Temporarily install a new front suspension member body mounting front cushion while confirming the installation direction.
Note
Position the front suspension member body mounting front cushion in the correct direction.
Install SST using the same procedure as for the front suspension member body mounting rear cushion LH.
| *a | Hold |
| *b | Turn |
Using SST, install each front suspension member body mounting front cushion as shown in the illustration.
Note
Check that there is no clearance between the front frame assembly and the front suspension member body mounting front cushion.
INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR STOPPER
Install the 2 front suspension member body mounting rear stoppers to the front frame assembly.
INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT STOPPER
Install the 2 front suspension member body mounting front stoppers to the front frame assembly.
INSTALL NO. 2 FRAME CROSSMEMBER DYNAMIC DAMPER
for 2WD:
Install the No. 2 frame crossmember dynamic damper to the front frame assembly with the 2 bolts.
for AWD:
Install the No. 2 frame crossmember dynamic damper to the front frame assembly with the 2 bolts.
INSTALL FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Install the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH to the front frame assembly with the 3 bolts and nut in the order shown in the illustration.
Note
Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.
INSTALL FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)
Install the steering link assembly to the front frame assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
Note
Make sure to tighten the bolts starting from the steering link assembly pinion shaft side.
Keep the nut from rotating while turning the bolt because the nut has its own stopper.
INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)
Install the front stabilizer bar with 2 front No. 2 stabilizer brackets, 2 front No. 1 stabilizer bar bushings and 2 front stabilizer link assemblies to the front frame assembly.
INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH (for 2WD)
Install the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH to the front frame assembly with the 2 bolts.
INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH (for 2WD)
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY
Slowly jack up the front frame assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools.
CAUTION:
The front frame assembly is a very heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.
If the front frame assembly is not securely supported, it may drop, resulting in serious injury.
Note
Use attachments to keep the front frame assembly level.
Install the front frame assembly to the vehicle body.
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Bolt |
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Nut |
Install the frame side rail plate sub-assembly RH and frame side rail plate sub-assembly LH with the 6 bolts and 2 nuts.
Install the front suspension member bracket sub-assembly RH and front suspension member bracket sub-assembly LH with the 6 bolts and 2 nuts.
Lower the engine lifter.
REMOVE BELT
for 2WD: Click here
for AWD: Click here
REMOVE ENGINE SUPPORT BRIDGE
for 2WD: Click here
for AWD: Click here
REMOVE ENGINE HANGERS
for 2WD: Click here
for AWD: Click here
CONNECT FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR ASSEMBLY
Connect the front engine mounting insulator assembly to the front frame assembly with the 3 nuts.
Install the hole plug.
CONNECT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH
Connect the engine mounting insulator LH to the front frame assembly with the 3 nuts.
Install the 2 hole plugs.
CONNECT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR RH
Connect the engine mounting insulator RH to the front frame assembly with the 3 nuts.
Install the 2 hole plugs.
CONNECT REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR ASSEMBLY
Connect the rear engine mounting insulator assembly to the front frame assembly with the 2 nuts.
Install the 2 hole plugs.
CONNECT TRANSMISSION OIL THERMOSTAT
Connect the transmission oil thermostat to the front frame assembly with the 2 bolts.
INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (for AWD)
INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (for AWD)
INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH (for AWD)
Install the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH to the front frame assembly with the 2 bolts.
INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH (for AWD)
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD)
FULLY TIGHTEN PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD)
INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
INSTALL NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET (for Lower Side)
INSTALL FRONT NO. 3 EXHAUST PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
INSTALL WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
for 2WD: Click here
for AWD: Click here
INSTALL AIR SURGE TANK TO INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET
INSTALL INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY
CONNECT PURGE VALVE (PURGE VSV)
CONNECT VENTILATION HOSE
INSTALL BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY (for LHD)
CONNECT ENGINE WIRE
Connect the engine wire to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and nut.
INSTALL BATTERY
INSTALL THROTTLE BODY GASKET
INSTALL THROTTLE BODY WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY
INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE
INSTALL INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
INSTALL RADIATOR SIDE SEAL RH
INSTALL RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR SEAL LH
INSTALL OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
for LHD: Click here
for RHD: Click here
INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
ADD ENGINE COOLANT
INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK
WARM UP ENGINE
INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK
INSPECT AND ADJUST TRANSFER OIL (for AWD)
INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH
INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
INSTALL FRONT FENDER LINER LH
INSTALL FRONT FENDER LINER RH
INSTALL FRONT FLOOR COVER LH
INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
INSTALL FRONT WHEELS
INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL