Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Swift +, 2005 Pontiac Wave, and 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Installing Stabilizer Bar, Power Steering Gear Set & Control Arm

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Install the stabilizer bar, power steering gear set, and control arm from the crossmember.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the crossmember assembly front to body nut and the crossmember assembly rear to body bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the crossmember assembly front to body nut and rear to body bolt to 150 N.m (111 lb ft).

Fig 2: Power Steering Pipe Fittings

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Connect the intermediate shaft lower joint and power steering pipe fittings.
Tighten: Tighten the power steering pipe fittings to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

Fig 3: Engine Mounting Reaction Rod & Bolts

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Install the engine mounting reaction rod bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the engine mounting reaction rod bolts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

Fig 4: Control Arm Ball Joint & Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut

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Install the tie rod end ball joint nut.
Tighten: Tighten the tie rod end ball joint nut to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
Install the control arm ball joint and stabilizer shaft link nut, lower.