Installation

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 Nm (9.69 kgf-m, 70.1 ft-lb)
Engine mounting to Crossmember:
85 Nm (8.67 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)
Front arm to Crossmember:
95 Nm (9.69 kgf-m, 70.1 ft-lb)
Front arm to Support plate:
110 Nm (11.22 kgf-m, 81.1 ft-lb)
Support plate to Body:
150 Nm (15.30 kgf-m, 110.6 ft-lb)
Tie-rod end to Housing:
27 Nm (2.75 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 Nm (2.45 kgf-m, 17.7 ft-lb)
Stabilizer bracket:
25 Nm (2.55 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
Stabilizer link:
45 Nm (4.59 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)
Power steering hose to Steering gearbox:
15 Nm (1.53 kgf-m, 11.1 ft-lb)

2) Purge air from the power steering system.
3) Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Front Suspension
4) Perform reinitialization of the auto headlight beam leveler system. (model with auto headlight beam leveler)