Installation

Front Crossmember

INSTALLATION

1) Check the crossmember for damage or cracks, and correct or replace if defective.
2) Install the universal joint assembly - steering.
3) 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.
^ Install the clamp - stabilizer bushing with the arrow mark facing the front of the vehicle.





Tightening torque:
Engine mount - front crossmember assembly: 45 Nm (4.59 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)
Universal joint assembly - steering: 24 Nm (2.45 kgf-m, 17.7 ft-lb)
V-belt cover: 7.5 Nm (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
Under cover - front: 17.5 Nm (1.78 kgf-m, 12.9 ft-lb)

When tightening the castle nut, tighten the castle nut to the specified torque first, then tighten it further but within 60° until the hole in the ball stud is aligned with a slot in castle nut.
4) Install the front wheels.

Tightening torque:
120 Nm (12.24 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)

5) Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
^ Inspection: Service and Repair

CAUTION:
When the wheel alignment has been adjusted, perform "VDC sensor midpoint setting mode" of the VDC.

6) Perform reinitialization of the auto headlight beam leveler system. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler)