Installation

INSTALLATION

1) Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
^ Use a new bolt and self-locking nut. For parts which are not reusable, refer to COMPONENT. Front Suspension
^ Always tighten the bushing in the state where the vehicle is at curb weight and the wheels are in full contact with the ground.

Tightening torque:
Crossmember to Body:
95 N-m (9.7 kgf-m, 70.1 ft-lb)

Engine mounting to Crossmember:
85 N-m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)

Front arm to Crossmember:
95 N-m (9.7 kgf-m, 70.1 ft-lb)

Front arm to Support plate:
110 N-m (11.2 kgf-m, 81.1 ft-lb)

Support plate body:
150 N-m (15.3 kgf-m, 110.6 ft-lb)

Tie-rod end to Housing:
27 N-m (2.8 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)

After tightening to the specified torque, tighten the castle nut further but within 60° until the hole in the ball stud is aligned with a slot in castle nut

Tightening torque:
Universal joint:
24 N-m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.7 ft-lb)

Stabilizer bracket:
25 N-m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

Stabilizer link:
45 N-m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)

Power steering hose to Steering gearbox:
15 N-m (1.5 kgf-m, 11.1 ft-lb)

2) Purge air from the power steering system.
3) Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.