Front Suspension Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/or Bush Removal and Installation (2WD Model): Installation

Reference: FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME CHECK 

1. Install stabilizer bar (1), stabilizer bush (2) and stabilizer mounting bracket (3) to front suspension frame as shown in figure
   NOTE:

   • For proper installing direction of stabilizer mounting bracket (3), place oblong hole to rear and circular hole to front.
   • For proper installation of stabilizer bar, align the stabilizer-bush-end to the stopper ring (4) of stabilizer bar as shown figure.
2. Tighten stabilizer bar mounting bracket bolts to specified torque.
   NOTE: Tighten stabilizer bar mounting bracket rear bolt (5) after front bolt (6).

   Tightening torque 

   Stabilizer bar mounting bracket bolt (a): Tighten 23 N.m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 lbf-ft) to specified procedure 

   Fig 1: Tightening Stabilizer Bar Mounting Bracket Rear Bolt

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3. Install steering gear case assembly to front suspension frame referring to STEERING GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Hydraulic Type) or STEERING GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Electric Type).
4. Support front suspension frame (2) with transmission jack (1) and jack up it.
   Fig 2: Supporting Front Suspension Frame With Transmission Jack

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5. Align lugs (1) (right and left) of front suspension frame with hole (2) in vehicle body.
   Fig 3: Aligning Lugs (Right And Left) Of Front Suspension Frame With Hole In Vehicle Body

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6. Tighten front suspension frame mounting bolts to specified torque.

   Tightening torque 

   Front suspension frame mounting bolt: 95 N.m (9.5 kg-m, 69.0 lbf-ft) 

7. Remove transmission jack from front suspension frame.
8. Install engine rear mounting and tighten mounting member bolts referring to ENGINE MOUNTINGS COMPONENTS .
9. Remove chain hoist from engine assembly.
10. For hydraulic P/S model, install high pressure pipe and low pressure return hose referring to P/S PUMP REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Hydraulic Type).
11. For EPS model, connect torque sensor connector and P/S motor connector to steering gear case referring to STEERING GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Electric Type).
12. Install suspension arms referring to SUSPENSION ARM REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
13. Install stabilizer joint (1) and tighten nut to specified torque referring to FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
14. Connect tie-rod end to steering knuckle referring to TIE-ROD END REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Hydraulic Type).
15. Install exhaust No. 1, No. 2 and center pipes referring to EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS .
16. Install wheel and tighten nuts to specified torque referring to WHEEL (WITH TIRE) REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
17. Install engine cover referring to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
18. Install hood referring to HOOD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
19. Lower hoist and vehicle in unloaded condition, tighten suspension arm bolts to specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

    Suspension arm bolt: 95 N.m (9.5 kg-m, 69.0 lbf-ft) 

20. Connect negative (-) cable at battery.
21. For hydraulic P/S model, refill P/S fluid and bleed air referring to P/S SYSTEM AIR BLEEDING PROCEDURE (Hydraulic Type).
22. Confirm front wheel alignment referring to FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT .