FRONT SUSPENSION > Front Crossmember
1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
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, 63 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 body:
150 N·m (15.3 kgf-m, 110.6 ft-lb)
Tie-rod end to Housing:
27 N·m (2.8 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)
After tightening to the specified torque, tighten the castle nut further but within 60° until the hole in the ball stud is aligned with a slot in castle nut
Tightening torque:
Universal joint:
24 N·m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.7 ft-lb)
Stabilizer bracket:
25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 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, 11.1 ft-lb)
Front vehicle height sensor (model with auto headlight beam leveler, left side only):
7.5 N·m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
2. Purge air from the power steering system. (oil pressure-type)
3. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.