FRONT SUSPENSION > Front Crossmember

INSTALLATION

1. 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.

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. (oil pressure-type)

3. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.