Removal And Installation: Installation
Install new suspension arm setting clips.
- Install the transmission oil cooler mounting bracket if previously removed.
Torque Specification: 9 Nm
- Install the radiator mounting brackets.
Torque Specification: 9 Nm
- Install the stabilizer bar.
Torque Specification: 60 Nm
- Install the steering gear wiring harness.
- Install the steering gear. Use new bolts.
Renew Part: Steering gear bolts.
Torque Specification:
Stage 1: 30 Nm
Stage 2: 60°
- Connect the steering gear wiring harness.
- Install both the steering gear heat shields.
Torque Specification: 9 Nm
- Install both the engine mounts.
Torque Specification: 47 Nm
- Using a suitable stand, install the subframe. Use new bolts.
General Equipment: Powertrain Jack
Renew Part: Front subframe to body bolts.
Torque Specification:
Front bolts
Stage 1: 110 Nm
Stage 2: 180°
Centre bolts
Stage 1: 110 Nm
Stage 2: 180°
Rear bolts
Stage 1: 100 Nm
Stage 2: 60°
- Remove the radiator support stand.
- Install the steering column. Use a new bolt.
Renew Part: Steering column lower shaft lower bolt.
Torque Specification: 30 Nm
- Install the transmission oil cooler if previously removed.
Torque Specification: 9 Nm
- Lower the vehicle on the lift to an appropriate working height.
- Connect the steering gear wiring harness.
- Install a new engine mount to engine bracket nuts.
Renew Part: Engine mount to engine mount bracket nut.
Torque Specification: 60 Nm
- Remove the special tools.
- Raise the vehicle on the lift to an appropriate working height.
- Install the engine mount vacuum pipe if previously removed.
- Install both the splash shields.
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CAUTION: Nuts must be tightened with vehicle at normal ride height.
Install all the lower suspension arms from the subframe. Use new nuts and bolts.
Renew Part: Front lower control arm nut and bolt.
Renew Part: Rear lower control arm nut and bolt.
Torque Specification:
Stage 1: 100 Nm
Stage 2: 180°
- Install both the tie rod end ball joints and discard the nuts.
Renew Part: Tie-rod end nut.
Torque Specification: 133 Nm
- Install both the stabiliser bar link lower ball joints. Use new nuts.
Renew Part: Stabilizer bar link retaining nuts.
Torque Specification: 48 Nm
- Install the coolant pipe bracket to the subframe if previously removed.
- Install the radiator protection bar.
Torque Specification:
M10 45 Nm
M12 90 Nm
- Install the front bumper
Refer to: Front Bumper
- Install both front halfshafts.
Refer to: Front Halfshaft
- Install the air deflector.
Refer to: Air Deflector
- Install the engine cover.
Refer to: Engine Cover - Ingenium I4 2.0L Petrol
- Connect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect
- Position the vehicle on a suitable 4 post lift and check the 4 wheel alignment.
Refer to: Four Wheel Alignment
General Equipment: Four-post lift