Front Suspension Frame Removal and Installation: Installation

Reference: FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME CHECK 

1. Install suspension frame (1) to body, and tighten bolt to specified torque.

   Tightening torque 

   Suspension frame mounting bolt a: 90 N.m (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 lb-ft) 

   Fig 1: Installing Suspension Frame To Body

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2. Install mounting member (2), spacers and cushions to suspension frame (1) if removed and tighten bolts and nuts to specified torque.

   Tightening torque 

   Mounting member nut b: 55 N.m (5.5 kg-m, 40.0 lb-ft) 

   Engine rear mounting nut g: 45 N.m (4.5 kg-m, 33.0 lb-ft) 

   Fig 2: Installing Mounting Member Spacers And Cushions To Suspension Frame

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3. Install suspension arms (2) (right & left). Refer to SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM / BUSHING REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
4. Install stabilizer bar (3). Refer to FRONT STABILIZER BAR AND/OR BUSHINGS REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
5. Tighten bolts and nuts to each specified torque.

   Tightening torque 

   Control arm mounting bolt c: 90 N.m (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 lb-ft) 

   Suspension arm ball joint nut d: 60 N.m (6.0 kg-m, 43.5 lb-ft) 

   Stabilizer bar mounting bracket bolt e: 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft) 

   Fig 3: Installing Stabilizer Bar

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6. Install wheels (right & left) and lower hoist.
7. Confirm front wheel alignment referring to FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT .