Front Stabilizer Bar Removal And Installation
Front Stabilizer Bar Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Vehicle Lift
1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Front Wheel - Both Side
1. Remove both front wheels.
3. Steering Joint Cover
1. Remove the steering joint cover (A).
4. Steering Column Lower Slide Shaft - Hold
1. Set the steering column to the center tilt position, and to the center telescopic position.
2. Hold the lower slide shaft (A) on the column with a piece of wire (B) between the joint yoke (C) of the lower slide shaft and the joint yoke (D) of the upper shaft to prevent the lower slider shaft from pulling out.
5. Steering Wheel Hold
1. Center the steering wheel spoke angle.
2. Install a commercially available steering wheel holder tool (A).
6. Steering Joint - Disconnection
1. Remove the steering joint bolt (A).
2. Disconnect the steering joint (B) from the pinion shaft.
3. Remove the center guide (C) (if equipped), and discard it.
7. Ball Joint - Removal
NOTICE:
Always use a ball joint remover to disconnect a ball joint. Do not strike the housing or any other part of the ball joint connection to disconnect it.
1. Install a hex nut (A) or the ball joint thread protector.
NOTE: When using a hex nut, make sure the nut is flush with the ball joint pin end to prevent damage to the threaded end of the ball joint pin.
2. Apply grease to the ball joint remover on the areas shown (A).
3. Install the ball joint remover as shown.
NOTE:
* Fasten the safety tie (A) securely to a suspension arm or the subframe (B).
* Making sure not to damage the ball joint boot.
4. Tighten the pressure bolt until the ball joint pin pops loose from the ball joint connecting hole.
NOTE: Do not use pneumatic or electric tools on the pressure bolt.
5. Remove the ball joint remover.
6. Remove the hex nut or the ball joint thread protector.
7. Pull the ball joint out of the ball joint connecting hole.
8. Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Disconnection, Both Side
1. Remove the cotter pin (A) from the tie-rod end ball joint.
2. Remove the nut (B).
3. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joint.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the remover.
9. Front Stabilizer Link Stabilizer Bar Side - Disconnection, Both Side
1. Remove the flange nuts (A) while holding the respective joint pin (B) with a hex wrench (C).
2. Disconnect both sides of the stabilizer link (D) from the front stabilizer bar (E).
10. Front Splash Shield
1. Remove the bolts (A), then remove the clips (B) that secure the front inner fender and the front splash shield (C) to the body.
2. From under the front bumper (D), remove the clips (E).
3. From under the body, remove the clips (F), then pull out the front splash shield.
11. Front Floor Undercover
1. Remove the bolts (A) and the clips (B, C) securing the front floor undercover (D), then remove the front floor undercover.
12. Under-Floor TWC Assembly
1. Remove the under-floor TWC.
13. Left Middle Floor Undercover (AWD/4WD)
1. Remove the bolts (A) and clips (B, C), then remove the left middle floor undercover (D).
14. Propeller Shaft Protector No.1 (AWD/4WD)
1. Remove the No. 1 propeller shaft protector (A).
15. Propeller Shaft Protector No.2 (AWD/4WD)
1. Remove the No. 2 propeller shaft protector (A).
16. Propeller Shaft Transmission Side - Disconnection (AWD/4WD)
1. Make reference mark (A) across the No. 1 propeller shaft (B) and the transfer companion flange (C).
2. Remove the No. 1 propeller shaft flange bolts (D).
17. Propeller Shaft Differential Side - Disconnection (AWD/4WD)
1. Make reference mark (A) across the No. 2 propeller shaft (B) and the rear differential companion flange (C).
2. Remove the No. 2 propeller shaft flange bolts (D).
18. Propeller Shaft Assembly (AWD/4WD)
1. Remove the center support bearing mounting bolts (A), then remove the propeller shaft assembly (B).
19. Subframe Support
1. Attach the subframe adapter (A) to the front subframe by looping the belt (B) over the front of the front subframe (C), then secure the belt with its stop (D).
2. Raise the jack and line up the slots in the subframe adapter arms with the bolt holes on the jack base, then securely attach them with four bolts.
20. Lower Torque Rod - Disconnection
1. Remove the lower torque rod mount mounting bolts (A).
21. Front Subframe - Move
1. Remove the mid mounting bolts (A) on both sides.
2. Loosen the front subframe mounting bolts (A) so they are about 30 mm (1.18 in) from the mounting surface on both sides.
NOTE: Do not loosen the front subframe mounting bolts more than necessary.
3. Remove the front subframe mounting bolts (A) on both side.
4. Lower the jack slowly until the front subframe has dropped about 130 mm (5.12 in).
22. Front Stabilizer Bar
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the steering gearbox.
1. Remove the front stabilizer bar bushing holders (A).
2. Remove the bushings (B).
3. Remove the front stabilizer bar (C).
Installation
1. Front Stabilizer Bar
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the steering gearbox.
1. Install the front stabilizer bar (A).
2. Install the bushings (B).
NOTE:
* Note the direction of installation for the bushing.
* Align the paint mark (C) on the stabilizer bar with the side of the bushing.
3. Install the front stabilizer bar bushing holders (D).
2. Front Subframe - Move
1. Turn the lip (A) of the pinion shaft grommet.
2. Lift the front subframe (B) up to the body, then restore the pinion shaft grommet back to proper position.
NOTE: Be sure that the pinion shaft grommet is securely in place. Make sure the lip of the pinion shaft grommet is not turned up. Incorrect installation can cause leakage of water and mud, or noise.
3. Loosely install the new front subframe mounting bolts (A).
4. Loosely install the mid mounting bolts (A).
3. Front Subframe - Alignment
NOTE:
* Align the front subframe in the following sequence.
* When Installing, align both installation reference holes in the subframe with both reference holes in the body using the subframe alignment pin.
1. Insert the subframe alignment pin (A) through the positioning hole (B) on the right rear subframe, and into the positioning hole (C) on the body, then loosely tighten the subframe right rear mounting bolts.
2. Insert the subframe alignment pin through the positioning hole on the left rear subframe, and into the positioning hole on the body, then loosely tighten the subframe left rear mounting bolts.
3. Tighten the subframe mounting bolts to the specified torque values starting with the right rear subframe mounting bolt. Use the subframe alignment pin when tightening the rear side subframe mounting bolts.
4. Check all of the subframe mounting bolts, and retighten if necessary.
NOTE: Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
5. Tighten the mid mounting bolts to the specified torque.
6. Lower the transmission jack supporting the subframe.
4. Lower Torque Rod - Reconnection
1. Loosely install the new lower torque rod mounting bolts (A).
5. Lower Torque Rod Mounting Bolt - Tighten
1. Loosen the lower torque mount mounting bolt.
2. Tighten the lower torque rod mount mounting bolts in the numbered sequence shown.
6. Propeller Shaft Assembly (AWD/4WD)
1. Install the propeller shaft assembly (A), then Install new center support bearing mounting bolts (B).
7. Propeller Shaft Differential Side - Reconnection (AWD/4WD)
1. Set the No. 2 propeller shaft (A) to the rear differential companion flange (B) by aligning the reference mark (C) you made during the removal procedure.
2. Install new No. 2 propeller shaft flange bolts (D) to the specified torque.
8. Propeller Shaft Transmission Side - Reconnection (AWD/4WD)
1. Set the No. 1 propeller shaft (A) to the transfer companion flange (B) by aligning the reference mark (C) you made during the removal procedure.
2. Install new No. 1 propeller shaft flange bolts (D) to the specified torque.
9. Propeller Shaft Protector No.2 (AWD/4WD)
1. Install the No. 2 propeller shaft protector (A).
10. Propeller Shaft Protector No.1 (AWD/4WD)
1. Install the No. 1 propeller shaft protector (A).
11. Left Middle Floor Undercover (AWD/4WD)
1. Install the left middle floor undercover (A), then install the bolts (B) and the clips (C, D). The clips snap into place securely.
12. Under Floor TWC Assembly
1. Install the under-floor TWC.
13. Front Floor Undercover
1. Install the front floor undercover (A), then install the bolts (B) and the clips (C, D). Make sure the clips snap into place securely.
14. Front Splash Shield
1. Install the front splash shield (A), then install the bolts (B) and the clips (C, D). Make sure the clips snap into place securely.
15. Front Stabilizer Link Stabilizer Bar Side - Reconnection, Both Side
1. Connect both sides of the stabilizer link (A) to the front stabilizer bar (B).
2. Install the flange nuts (C), and tighten them to the specified torque while holding the respective joint pin (D) with a hex wrench (E).
16. Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Connection, Both Side
1. Wipe off any grease contamination from the ball joint tapered section and threads.
2. Connect the tie-rod ball joint (A) to the knuckle.
3. Install the nut (B) and tighten to the specified torque.
4. Install a new cotter pin (C).
NOTE: Bend the cotter pin as shown.
17. Steering Column Lower Slide Shaft - Release
1. Cut the wire (A).
18. Steering Wheel Release
1. Remove the steering wheel holder tool (A).
19. Steering Joint - Reconnection
1. Place the rack in the straight ahead driving position.
2. Slip the lower end of the steering joint (A) onto the pinion shaft (B).
NOTE: Position the steering column by aligning the gap (C) within the angle.
3. Align the bolt hole (A) on the steering joint with the groove (B) around the pinion shaft.
4. Loosely install the steering joint bolt (C).
5. Be sure that the joint bolt is securely in the groove in the pinion shaft.
6. Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the steering joint is fully seated.
7. Tighten the steering joint bolt to the specified torque.
20. Steering Joint Cover
1. Install the steering joint cover (A).
21. Front Wheel - Both Side
1. Install both front wheels.
NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
22. Steering After Install - Check
1. After installation, check these items:
* Start the engine, allow it to idle, and turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times.
* Check that the EPS indicator does not come on.
* Check the steering wheel spoke angle. If steering spoke angles to the right and left are not equal (steering wheel and rack are not centered), correct the engagement of the joint/pinion shaft splines.
23. Pre-Alignment Checks
For proper inspection and adjustment of the wheel alignment, do these checks:
1. Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect measurement.
2. Make sure the suspension is not modified.
3. Make sure the fuel tank is full, and that the spare tire, the jack, and the tools are in place on the vehicle.
4. Check the tire size and tire pressure according to tire information.
5. Set the steering column to the middle tilt position and telescopic position.
24. Caster - Inspection
Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Check the caster angle.
* If the measurement is within specifications, measure the front camber angle.
* If the measurement is not within specifications, check for bent or damaged suspension components.
25. Camber - Inspection
Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Check the camber angle.
* If the measurement is within specification, measure the toe-in.
* If the measurement for the front camber is not within the specification, go to front camber adjustment.
* If the measurement for the rear camber is not within the specification, check for bent or damaged suspension components.
26. Front Toe - Inspection
Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Set the steering column to the middle tilt position and telescopic positions.
2. Center the steering wheel spokes, and install a steering wheel holder tool.
3. Check the toe with the wheels pointed straight ahead.
Front toe-in: 0±2 mm (0±0.08 in)
* If adjustment is required, go to the front toe adjustment.
* If no adjustment is required, remove the alignment equipment.
27. Turning Angle - Inspection
Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Turn the wheel right and left while applying the brake, and measure the turning angle of both wheels.
2. If the measurement is not within the specifications, even up both sides of the tie-rod threaded section length while adjusting the front toe.
3. If it is correct, but the turning angle is not within the specifications, check for bent or damaged suspension components.
28. Test Drive
1. Test-drive the vehicle.
29. Front Stabilizer Link - Tighten
1. After 5 minutes of driving, tighten the self-locking nut again to the specified torque value.
30. HDS DLC - Connection
1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle. If it does not communicate, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting.
31. VSA Sensor Neutral Position - Memorization
1. Park the vehicle on a flat and level surface, with the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
2. Select VSA ADJUSTMENT, then select ALL SENSORS with the HDS, and follow the screen prompts.
NOTE: See the HDS Help menu for specific instructions.
32. Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position - Clear
1. Select EPS ADJUSTMENT, then select EPS STEERING ANGLE SENSOR VALUE CLEAR and follow the screen prompts on the HDS.
NOTE: See the HDS Help menu for specific instructions.