FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER > INSTALLATION

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

   NOTICE:

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

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Install the steering link assembly to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Keep the nut from rotating while turning the bolt because the nut has its own stopper.
      
   2. Make sure to tighten the bolts starting from the left side of the vehicle.
      

   Torque:

   110 N*m{ 1122 kgf*cm , 81 ft.*lbf }

1. Install the front stabilizer bar to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly so that the identification mark is positioned on the right side of the vehicle.
   
   

   
   
   
   
   

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   *1	Identification Mark	*2	Front of the Vehicle
   *3	Top of the Vehicle	-	-

1. Install the front suspension member front brace LH with the 4 bolts.
   

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   *1	Protrusion

   Torque:

   87 N*m{ 887 kgf*cm , 64 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   1. Temporarily tighten bolt A, and then fully tighten the 4 bolts in the order of B, C, D, and A.
      
   2. After installing the front suspension member front brace LH, make sure that the protrusion of the No. 1 front stabilizer bar bushing comes out.
      

1. Install the front suspension member front brace RH with the 4 bolts.
   

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   *1	Protrusion

   Torque:

   87 N*m{ 887 kgf*cm , 64 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   1. Temporarily tighten bolt A, and then fully tighten the 4 bolts in the order of B, C, D, and A.
      
   2. After installing the front suspension member front brace RH, make sure that the protrusion of the No. 1 front stabilizer bar bushing comes out.
      

1. Using a transmission jack, support the engine assembly with transaxle.
   

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

   Torque:

   96 N*m{ 979 kgf*cm , 71 ft.*lbf }

3. Connect the engine mounting insulator with the 2 bolts.
   

   Torque:

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

   NOTICE:

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

1. Support the front suspension crossmember with a transmission jack.
   

2. While inserting SST into the reference holes on the front suspension crossmember RH and LH alternately, tighten 2 bolts A, 2 bolts B, C and 2 nuts on the RH and LH sides to the respective specified torque in several steps.
   
   

   
   
   
   

   SST

   09670-00020  
   

   Torque:

   Bolt A:

   137 N*m{ 1397 kgf*cm , 101 ft.*lbf }

   Bolt B, C, Nut D, E:

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

   NOTICE:

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

3. Install the 2 wire harness clamp brackets with the 2 bolts.
   

   Torque:

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

1. Install the front suspension member rear brace LH with the 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 }

2. Install the clip.
   

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

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

   Torque:

   96 N*m{ 979 kgf*cm , 71 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

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

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

   Torque:

   96 N*m{ 979 kgf*cm , 71 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

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

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

   Torque:

   96 N*m{ 979 kgf*cm , 71 ft.*lbf }

1. Install the front No. 1 lower suspension arm sub-assembly to the front lower ball joint with the bolt and 2 nuts.
   

   Torque:

   89 N*m{ 908 kgf*cm , 66 ft.*lbf }

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Connect the tie rod end sub-assembly LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.
   

   Torque:

   49 N*m{ 500 kgf*cm , 36 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the clip are not aligned.

2. Install a new clip.
   

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

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 }

   HINT:

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

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Place clip A as shown in the illustration and engage clip B to the body to connect the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly.
   

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   *1	Clip A
   *2	Clip B

   NOTICE:

   Make sure that the lips of the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly are not damaged.

1. Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering intermediate shaft to connect the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly to the steering intermediate shaft.
   

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   *1

   Matchmark

2. Install the bolt.
   

   Torque:

   35 N*m{ 357 kgf*cm , 26 ft.*lbf }

1. Install the column hole cover silencer sheet with the 2 clips.
   

2. Install the floor carpet.
   

Torque:

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

1. Lower the vehicle.
   

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

1. Fully tighten the bolt A and B.
   

   Torque:

   Bolt A:

   233 N*m{ 2376 kgf*cm , 172 ft.*lbf }

   Bolt B:

   214 N*m{ 2182 kgf*cm , 158 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

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

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

HINT:

Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment (Click here).