Front Crossmember: Installation
CAUTION:
- When raising the transmission jack, make sure that the tie-rod end and the drive shaft boot do not interfere. The drive shaft boot may be damaged.
- The front crossmember assembly is heavy. Make sure that it is firmly supported so that it is level.
- For parts which are not reusable, always use new parts.
- Always tighten the bushing in the state where the vehicle is at curb weight and the wheels are in full contact with the ground.
- Install the clamp - stabilizer bushing with the arrow mark facing the front of the vehicle.
- Install the under cover - front so that the front end of the under cover (b) comes inside the bumper face - front (a).
- Install the front crossmember assembly.NOTE: Check the crossmember for damage or cracks, and correct or replace if defective.
- Install the steering gearbox assembly to the front crossmember assembly.
- Install the bolts which secure the front crossmember assembly to the body.
Tightening Torque:
Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description" for the Tightening Torque. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>General Description>COMPONENT>FRONT SUSPENSION .
- Install the front arm assembly.NOTE: When tightening the castle nut, tighten the castle nut to the specified torque first, then tighten it further but within 60° until the hole in the ball stud is aligned with a slot in castle nut.
Tightening Torque:
39 N.m (4 kgf-m, 28.8 ft-lb)
- Insert a new cotter pin and secure the castle nut.
- Install the tie-rod end.NOTE: When tightening the castle nut, tighten the castle nut to the specified torque first, then tighten it further but within 60° until the hole in the ball stud is aligned with a slot in castle nut.
Tightening Torque:
27 N.m (2.7 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)
- Insert a new cotter pin and secure the castle nut.
- Install the front stabilizer.CAUTION: Install the clamp - stabilizer bushing with the arrow mark facing the front of the vehicle.
Tightening Torque:
Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description" for the Tightening Torque. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>General Description>COMPONENT>FRONT SUSPENSION .
- Install the center exhaust pipe. (Except for STI model) Ref. to EXHAUST(EXCEPT FOR STI)>Center Exhaust Pipe>INSTALLATION .
- Install the front crossmember support and the support plate - front crossmember.
Tightening Torque:
Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description" for the Tightening Torque. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>General Description>COMPONENT>FRONT SUSPENSION .
- Install the engine mounting and the crossmember assembly with new nuts.CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the vehicle with a lifting device or wire ropes.
Tightening Torque:
Engine mounting - Front crossmember assembly: 60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)
- Install the power steering hose to the steering gearbox. (Hydraulic power steering model) Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>Pipe Assembly>INSTALLATION .
- Connect the steering gearbox connector and the harness clamp. (Electric power steering model)
- Install the V-belt cover. (STI model)
Tightening Torque:
7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
- Install the collector cover. (Except for STI model) Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (EXCEPT FOR STI)>Collector Cover>INSTALLATION .
- Change the hood stay location to support the front hood at ordinary position.
Tightening Torque:
20 N.m (2 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)
- Install the universal joint assembly - steering. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>Universal Joint>INSTALLATION .
- Install the under cover - front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Front Under Cover>INSTALLATION .
- Install the front wheels and lower the vehicle.
Tightening Torque:
120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
- Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
- Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
- Inspection: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Wheel Alignment>INSPECTION .
- Adjustment: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Wheel Alignment>ADJUSTMENT .
CAUTION: When the wheel alignment has been adjusted, perform the following adjustment.- Lane keep assist learning value clear (model with Eye-Sight): Ref. to EyeSight (DIAGNOSTICS)>Clear Active Lane Keep System Learning Value>OPERATION .
- VDC sensor midpoint setting mode: Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDC CONTROL MODULE & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT>VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE .
- Perform reinitialization of the auto headlight beam leveler system. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler) Ref. to LIGHTING SYSTEM>Auto Headlight Beam Leveler System>PROCEDURE .