FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Special Service Tool (SST)

49 T028 3A0   Ball joint puller set

Caution

•  Performing the following procedures could cause an open circuit in the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before servicing, disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor and set it aside so that the wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake.

•  Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft. If the steering wheel rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected, the internal parts of the clock spring could be damaged.

•  Do not allow the dust boot of the front stabilizer control link to touch the body, the front shock absorber and coil spring, and the hand tool. Otherwise, the dust boot of the front stabilizer control link could be damaged.

1.  Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness installed to the steering knuckle and set it aside. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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3.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Front under cover No.2 (See FRONT UNDER COVER No.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Front under cover No.1 (See FRONT UNDER COVER No.1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Front splash shield (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Disconnect the wiring harness from the front crossmember. (With i-ELOOP)

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5.  Detach the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle using the SST. (See TIE-ROD END REPLACEMENT.)

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6.  Disconnect the front lower arm ball joint from the steering knuckle. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

7.  Remove the insulator. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITHOUT CYLINDER DEACTIVATION (SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5)].) (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH CYLINDER DEACTIVATION (SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5)].) (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T].) (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].)

8.  Remove the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

9.  Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

10.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

11.  Install in the reverse order of removal. (See Suspension Link Installation Note)

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1	Front stabilizer control link (See Front Stabilizer Control Link Removal Note) (See Front Stabilizer Bracket Removal Note)
2	Dynamic damper
3	Front crossmember component (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4	Front stabilizer component (See Front Stabilizer Component Installation Note)
5	Front stabilizer insulator (SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)
6	Front stabilizer bracket (See Front Stabilizer Bracket Removal Note) (See Front Stabilizer Bushing, Front Stabilizer Bracket Installation Note)
7	Front stabilizer bushing (See Front Stabilizer Bushing, Front Stabilizer Bracket Installation Note)
8	Front stabilizer

Front Stabilizer Control Link Removal Note

Caution

•  Use a hand tool when removing the nuts. Otherwise, the front stabilizer control link ball joint could be damaged.

1.  Insert a hexagon wrench into the ball joint stud.

2.  Remove the nuts so that the ball joint does not rotate.

Front Stabilizer Bracket Removal Note

1.  If the front stabilizer bracket cannot be removed by hand, remove it using a vise.

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Caution

•  The front stabilizer bracket may be deformed if it is removed using a vise. When removing the front stabilizer bracket using a vise, secure the front stabilizer bracket flange to the vise as shown in the figure, then remove it.

Suspension Link Installation Note

1.  When installing the joint sections with a rubber bushings, perform the following procedures:

(1)  Temporarily tighten the bolts with the vehicle lifted up.

(2)  Lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten the bolts to the specified torque.

Front Stabilizer Bushing, Front Stabilizer Bracket Installation Note

Caution

•  Do not apply grease to the contact surface of the stabilizer bushing and the stabilizer bar. Otherwise, the stabilizer function may deteriorate.

•  Verify that there is no dirt or oil on the stabilizer bushing and the stabilizer bar. Wipe off any dirt or oil on the stabilizer bushing and the stabilizer bar.

1.  Install the front stabilizer bushing to the front stabilizer with its slit positioned rearward of the vehicle.

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2.  Install the front stabilizer bracket to the front stabilizer bushing by hand using the following procedure.

3.  If the front stabilizer bracket cannot be installed by hand, install it using a vise.

Caution

•  If the front stabilizer bracket is installed using a vise, it could be deformed.

•  Set a cylindrically-shaped object as shown in the figure so that pressure is applied to the front stabilizer bracket flange, and install the front stabilizer bracket to the front stabilizer bushing.

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4.  During front stabilizer bracket installation, keep the deviation in the positions of the front stabilizer bracket and the front stabilizer bushing within the range shown in the figure.

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5.  After installing the front stabilizer bracket, verify that the positions of the front stabilizer bracket and the front stabilizer bushing are within the range shown in the figure.

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6.  After installing the front stabilizer bracket, verify that the right and left-side positions of the front stabilizer bracket are within the range shown in the figure.

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7.  Place the front stabilizer component on a level workbench, and verify that it is within the range shown in the figure.

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Front Stabilizer Component Installation Note

1.  Temporarily tighten bolts A and B shown in the figure.

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2.  Tighten bolt B.

3.  Tighten bolt A.

4.  Tighten bolt B.