Front Stabilizer Installation: Notes

CAUTION:

Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft. If the steering wheel rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected, the internal parts of the clock spring could be damaged.
Install the front stabilizer being careful for the following so as not to decrease the functionality of the front stabilizer.
- Do not apply grease to the front stabilizer bushing and front stabilizer contact area.
- Verify that there is no dirt or oil on the front stabilizer bushing and the front stabilizer.
Wipe off any dirt or oil using a clean rag.
Do not allow the dust boot of the front stabilizer control link to touch the body, the front shock absorber and coil spring, and the hand tool. Otherwise, the dust boot of the front stabilizer control link could be damaged.

Install the front stabilizer bushing to the front stabilizer with the front stabilizer bushing slit part facing the vehicle rear.

Fig 1: Front Stabilizer Bushing Slit Position
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While maintaining the deviation in the positions of the front stabilizer bracket and the front stabilizer bushing within the range shown in the figure, install the front stabilizer bracket to the front stabilizer bushing. (See FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET INSTALLATION NOTE .)

Fig 2: Front Stabilizer Bracket And Front Stabilizer Bushing Positions Deviation Range
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W1 : 0.5 mm {0.02 in} max.

W2 : 2 mm {0.08 in} max.
After installing the front stabilizer bracket, verify that the positions of the front stabilizer bracket and the front stabilizer bushing are within the range shown in the figure.

Fig 3: Front Stabilizer Bracket And Front Stabilizer Bushings Position Range
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H1 : 13 mm {0.51 in} max.

H2 : 13 mm {0.51 in} max.
After installing the front stabilizer bracket, verify that the right and left-side positions of the front stabilizer bracket are within the range shown in the figure.

Fig 4: Front Stabilizer Bracket Right And Left-Side Positions Range
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H3: 6 mm {0.2 in} max.
Place the front stabilizer component on a flat workbench, verify that the position of the front stabilizer end is within the range shown in the figure.

Fig 5: Front Stabilizer End Position Range
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H4: 13.5-43.5 mm {0.54-1.71 in}
Assemble the front stabilizer component so that the identification mark is on the right side of the vehicle.

Fig 6: Front Stabilizer Component Identification Mark Position
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Temporarily tighten bolts A and B shown in the figure.

Fig 7: Front Stabilizer Component Bolts
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Tighten bolt B.
Tightening torque

25-29 N.m {2.6-2.9 kgf.m, 19-21 ft.lbf}
Tighten bolt A.
Tightening torque

25-29 N.m {2.6-2.9 kgf.m, 19-21 ft.lbf}
Tighten bolt B.
Tightening torque

25-29 N.m {2.6-2.9 kgf.m, 19-21 ft.lbf}
Install the front stabilizer insulator.

Fig 8: Front Stabilizer Insulator
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Install the front crossmember component. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the splash shield. (See FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the front stabilizer control link.

Fig 9: Front Stabilizer Control Link And Dynamic Damper With Torque Specifications
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Assemble the front ABS wheel-speed sensor and the wiring harness clip as shown in the figure.

Fig 10: Front ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor, Wiring Harness Clip And Bolt With Torque Specifications
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Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the wheels and tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)