Front Crossmember: Installation

Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
- Use a new bolt and self-locking nut. For the parts which are not reusable, < Ref. to , COMPONENT , General Description. >
- Always tighten the bushing in the state that wheels are in full contact with the ground and the vehicle is curb weight.
Tightening torque:

Crossmember to body:

95 N.m (9.7 kgf-m, 70.1 ft-lb)

Engine mounting to crossmember:

85 N.m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)

Front arm to Crossmember:

95 N.m (9.7 kgf-m, 70.1 ft-lb)

Front arm to Support plate:

110 N.m (11.2 kgf-m, 81.1 ft-lb)

Support plate to body:

150 N.m (15.3 kgf-m, 110.6 ft-lb)

Tie-rod end to housing:

27.0 N.m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)

Retighten the castle nut further within 60° until the hole in ball stud is aligned with a slot in castle nut after tightening in specified torque.

Universal joint:

24 N.m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.4 ft-lb)

Stabilizer bracket:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)

Stabilizer link:

45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)

Power steering hose to Steering gearbox:

15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 11 ft-lb)
Purge air from the power steering system.
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.