Front Stabilizer: Installation

1. Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
   • Check the bushing - stabilizer for abnormal cracks, fatigue or damage.
   • Check the stabilizer link for damage.
2. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
   CAUTION:

   • Install the clamp - stabilizer bushing with the arrow mark facing the front of the vehicle.
     Fig 1: Installing Clamp - Stabilizer Bushing With Arrow Mark Facing Front Of Vehicle

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   • Install so that the front end of the under cover (b) comes inside the bumper face - front (a), and the front end of the mud guard (c) comes outside the bumper face - front (a).
   Fig 2: Cautions For Installing Front End Of Under Cover Properly

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   Tightening torque: 

   Clamp - stabilizer: 25 N.m (2.55 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

   Stabilizer link: 60 N.m (6.12 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb) 

   Support plate - crossmember: 60 N.m (6.12 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb) 

   Under cover - front: 18 N.m (1.84 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

3. Install the front wheels.

Tightening torque: 

Except for C4 model: 120 N.m (12.24 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb) 

C4 model: 100 N.m (10.20 kgf-m, 73.8 ft-lb)