FRONT SUSPENSION > Front Crossmember

INSTALLATION

1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Use a new bolt and self-locking nut. For parts which are not reusable, refer to “COMPONENT”.

Always tighten the bushing in the state where the vehicle is at curb weight and the wheels are in full contact with the ground.

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.

4. Perform reinitialization of the auto headlight beam leveler system. (model with auto headlight beam leveler)