Front Suspension System And Wheel Alignment: Stabilizer: Installation: Stabilizer

Install the clamp stabilizer.
Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
Install the stabilizer link front (bottom part).
Tightening torque:

60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)
Install the sub frame COMPL.
Tightening torque:

Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description" for the tightening torque. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>COMPONENT>FRONT SUSPENSION .

Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.

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(A)	To engine rear hanger
(B)	To special tool

Lift the engine a little, and remove the ST.
CAUTION: When lifting up the engine, pay attention to the clearance of each part and be careful not to lift the engine too much, in order to prevent damaging the vehicle.

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Lower the engine and remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
Remove the ST1 and ST2 from the engine unit.

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Install the pitching stopper. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>TRANSMISSION MOUNTING SYSTEM>INSTALLATION>PITCHING STOPPER .
Lift up the vehicle.
Install the nuts which hold the engine mounting to the crossmember COMPL front.
CAUTION: Be sure to use a new nut.

NOTE: Make sure that locators (a) of the engine mounting are securely inserted.

Tightening torque:

90 N.m (9.2 kgf-m, 66.4 ft-lb)

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Install the center exhaust pipe (rear). Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE (REAR) .
Lower the vehicle.
Attach the bracket.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
Secure the engine wiring harness (a) to the bracket, and secure the battery cable (b) in place.

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Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Install the air intake duct. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>AIR INTAKE DUCT>INSTALLATION .
Install the V-belt cover.
NOTE:
- Check the grommet for peel-off or disengagement.
- Be careful not to deform the bracket during installation.
Tightening torque:

7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)

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Set the front hood to the normal position. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>STAY ASSEMBLY FRONT HOOD .
Install the striker assembly front hood. Ref. to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>FRONT HOOD>ASSEMBLY .
Install the under cover front.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
Lower the vehicle, and install the front wheels.
Tightening torque:

120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)