Installation

INSTALLATION

1) Check the crossmember for damage or cracks, and correct or replace if defective.
2) Install the universal joint assembly - steering.
3) Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
^ Use a new bolt and self-locking nut. For parts which are not reusable, refer to "COMPONENT".
^ Always tighten the bushing in the state where the vehicle is at curb weight and the wheels are in full contact with the ground.
^ Install the clamp - stabilizer bushing with the arrow mark facing the front of the vehicle.





Tightening torque:
Engine mount - front crossmember assembly: 85 Nm (8.67 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)
Universal joint assembly - steering: 24 Nm (2.45 kgf-m, 17.7 ft-lb)
V-belt cover: 7.5 Nm (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
Under cover - front: 17.5 Nm (1.78 kgf-m, 12.9 ft-lb)
Front suspension parts:

When tightening the castle nut, tighten the castle nut to the specified torque first, then tighten it further but within 60° until the hole in the ball stud is aligned with a slot in castle nut.
4) Install the front wheels.

Tightening torque:
120 Nm (12.24 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)

5) Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
^ Inspection: Front Suspension
6) Perform reinitialization of the auto headlight beam leveler system. (model with auto headlight beam leveler)