FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR

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  2. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BRACE LH

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  3. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BRACE RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  4. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A005EY3

      Temporarily tighten the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and nut.

      Text in Illustration
      A005EL2 Bolt
      A005CQU Nut

      Note

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

  5. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  6. INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

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  7. INSTALL FRONT CROSS MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Using a jack, support the engine and transaxle assembly.

    2. Install the front cross member sub-assembly with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      96 N*m  { 979 kgf*cm, 71 ft.*lbf }
    3. A005C52E06

      Connect the front engine mounting insulator with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      95 N*m  { 969 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Temporarily tighten bolt B and then fully tighten the 2 bolts in the order of A and B.

  8. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Support the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools.

      Note


      • Make sure to secure the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly to prevent it from dropping.

      • Use the attachments to keep the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly level.

      • The front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is a heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.

    2. Tighten 2 bolts on the left and right sides while alternately inserting SST into the left and right side reference holes in the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

      A005AWYE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a OK *b NG
      A005CQU Front of the Vehicle - -
      SST
      09670-00020
      Torque:
      137 N*m  { 1397 kgf*cm, 101 ft.*lbf }

    3. Lower the engine lifter.

    4. Install the rear engine mounting insulator with bolts A and B, and nuts C and D by tightening them in several steps.

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      Torque:
      Bolt A, B, Nut C, D
      95 N*m  { 969 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Temporarily tighten bolt A, and then fully tighten the 2 bolts and 2 nuts in the order of B, D, C, and A.

    5. Install the 2 wiring harness clamp brackets with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      13 N*m  { 127 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }

  9. LOOSEN FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR


    1. A005A92

      Loosen the bolt and nut from the front engine mounting insulator.

      Text in Illustration
      A005EL2 Bolt
      A005CQU Nut

      Note

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

  10. FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR


    1. Fully tighten the front engine mounting insulator with the bolt and nut.

      Torque:
      145 N*m  { 1479 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

  11. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH


    1. A005A4XE03

      Install the front suspension member rear brace LH with 2 bolts B and bolt A.

      Torque:
      Bolt A
      137 N*m  { 1397 kgf*cm, 101 ft.*lbf }
      Bolt B
      93 N*m  { 948 kgf*cm, 69 ft.*lbf }

  12. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  13. INSTALL REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A005A7BE07

      Install the rear side rail reinforcement sub-assembly LH with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      Bolt A, D
      96 N*m  { 979 kgf*cm, 71 ft.*lbf }
      Bolt B, C
      99 N*m  { 1010 kgf*cm, 73 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Temporarily tighten bolts A and B, and then fully tighten the 4 bolts in the order of C, B, D and A.

  14. INSTALL REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH


    1. A005APNE06

      Install the rear side rail reinforcement sub-assembly RH with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      Bolt A, D
      96 N*m  { 979 kgf*cm, 71 ft.*lbf }
      Bolt B, C
      99 N*m  { 1010 kgf*cm, 73 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Temporarily tighten bolts A and B, and then fully tighten the 4 bolts in the order of C, B, D and A.

  15. INSTALL FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LOWER REINFORCEMENT


    1. A005A45E03

      Install the front engine mounting bracket lower reinforcement with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      Bolt A
      96 N*m  { 979 kgf*cm, 71 ft.*lbf }
      Bolt B
      99 N*m  { 1010 kgf*cm, 73 ft.*lbf }

  16. CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  17. CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  18. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  19. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  20. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Install the front stabilizer link assembly LH to the front stabilizer bar with the nut.

      Torque:
      74 N*m  { 755 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf }

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench to hold the stud bolt.

  21. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  22. CONNECT NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  23. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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  24. INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

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  25. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }

  26. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. Lower the vehicle.

    2. Press down on the vehicle several times to stabilize the suspension.

  27. FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  28. FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  29. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

  30. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

  31. INSTALL FRONT NO. 3 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  32. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  33. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  34. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BUMPER ABSORBER

  35. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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