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.
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.

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.

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H1: 5 mm {0.2 in} max.

H2: 5 mm {0.2 in} max.
Assemble the front stabilizer component so that the identification mark is on the right side of the vehicle.

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Temporarily tighten bolts A and B shown in the figure.

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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. (SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)

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Install the front crossmember component. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the dynamic damper and front stabilizer control link.

Fig 1: Dynamic Damper And Front Stabilizer Control Link Nuts With Torque Specification
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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 .)
Assemble the front lower arm ball joint to the steering knuckle. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Assemble the tie-rod end to the steering knuckle. (See TIE-ROD END REPLACEMENT .)
Install the front splash shield. (See 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 .)
Assemble the front ABS wheel-speed sensor and the wiring harness clip as shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Front ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor Bolts With Torque Specification
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Install the wheels and tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)