FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

  1. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR

  2. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE

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

    1. 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.

      Note:

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

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

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  5. INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

  6. INSTALL FRONT CROSS MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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

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

      99 N*m

      1010 kgf*cm

      73 ft.*lbf

    3. Connect the front engine mounting insulator to the front cross member sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.

      95 N*m

      969 kgf*cm

      70 ft.*lbf

  7. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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

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

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

      Note:

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

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

      09670-00020

      C267434C03

      *a

      OK

      *b

      NG

      V100136

      Front of the Vehicle

      -

      -

      137 N*m

      1397 kgf*cm

      101 ft.*lbf

    3. Lower the engine lifter.

    4. Connect the rear engine mounting insulator to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      95 N*m

      969 kgf*cm

      70 ft.*lbf

    5. for 1ZR-FE, 1ZR-FAE, 2ZR-FE, 8NR-FTS:

      1. Install the 2 wiring harness clamp brackets to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.

        12.5 N*m

        127 kgf*cm

        9 ft.*lbf

  8. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH

    1. C270423N01

      Type A:

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

        Bolt A

        137 N*m

        1397 kgf*cm

        101 ft.*lbf

        Bolt B

        93 N*m

        948 kgf*cm

        69 ft.*lbf

      2. Install the clip.

    2. C270422N01

      Type B:

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

        Bolt A

        137 N*m

        1397 kgf*cm

        101 ft.*lbf

        Bolt B

        93 N*m

        948 kgf*cm

        69 ft.*lbf

  9. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  10. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT LH

    1. C267430N01

      Install the front suspension member reinforcement LH with the 4 bolts.

      99 N*m

      1010 kgf*cm

      73 ft.*lbf

      Note:

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

  11. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH

    1. C267431N01

      Install the front suspension member reinforcement RH with the 4 bolts.

      99 N*m

      1010 kgf*cm

      73 ft.*lbf

      Note:

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

  12. INSTALL FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LOWER REINFORCEMENT (w/ Reinforcement)

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

      99 N*m

      1010 kgf*cm

      73 ft.*lbf

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

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

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  15. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

  16. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  17. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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

      74 N*m

      755 kgf*cm

      55 ft.*lbf

      Note:

      Do not damage the boot of the ball joint.

      Tip:

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt.

  18. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

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

  20. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

  21. INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

  22. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

    103 N*m

    1050 kgf*cm

    76 ft.*lbf

  23. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

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

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

    except 8NR-FTS:Click hereClick here

    for 8NR-FTS:Click hereClick here

  26. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

  27. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

  28. INSTALL FRONT NO. 3 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for Full Cover Type)

  29. INSTALL CENTER NO. 4 ENGINE UNDER COVER (w/ Cover)

  30. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  31. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BUMPER ABSORBER

  32. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT