Installation [10/2018 - 07/2022]: Procedure

1. Install the 4 hole plugs to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

   HINT: 

   There are 2 different shapes of hole plug.

1. Install the 2 front suspension member plates to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

1. Install the engine moving control rod to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the bolt.

   Torque: 200 N.m (2039 kgf/cm, 148 ft.lbf) 

1. Temporarily install the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and nut.

HINT: 

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Install the front stabilizer bar with the 2 front stabilizer bar bushes to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
   NOTE:

   Make sure that the identification mark is positioned on the right side of the vehicle.

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   *a	Identification Mark	-	-
   	Front of the Vehicle	-	-

1. Install the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.

   Torque: 103 N.m (1050 kgf/cm, 76 ft.lbf) 

   NOTE:

   • Make sure to install the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH with its arrow facing the front of the vehicle.
   • Temporarily tighten the bolt (B) and then fully tighten the 2 bolts in the order of (A) and (B).

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   *a	Arrow
   	Front of the Vehicle

HINT: 

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Set the No. 1 steering rack housing bracket to the steering link assembly.
2. Install the steering link assembly with the No. 1 steering rack housing bracket to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 new nuts.

   Torque: 133 N.m (1356 kgf/cm, 98 ft.lbf) 

   NOTE:

   • Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.
   • Make sure to tighten the bolts starting from the left side of the vehicle.

1. Slowly jack up the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools.
   WARNING:

   • The front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is a very heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.
   • If the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is not securely supported, it may drop, resulting in serious injury.

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   NOTE:

   Use attachments to keep the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly level.

2. Install the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly to the vehicle body with the 6 bolts.

   Torque: 141 N.m (1438 kgf/cm, 104 ft.lbf) 

3. Lower the engine lifter.
4. Install the engine moving control rod with the bolt.

   Torque: 170 N.m (1734 kgf/cm, 125 ft.lbf) 

5. Install the 2 wire harness clamp brackets to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.

   Torque: 13 N.m (133 kgf/cm, 10 ft.lbf) 

1. Install the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH to the front lower ball joint assembly LH with the bolt and 2 nuts.

   Torque: 89 N.m (908 kgf/cm, 66 ft.lbf) 

HINT: 

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

HINT: 

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

1. Install the front stabilizer link assembly LH to the front shock absorber assembly LH with the nut.

   Torque: 74 N.m (755 kgf/cm, 55 ft.lbf) 

   NOTE:

   Do not damage the boot of the ball joint.

   HINT: 

   If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt.

2. Install the cap.

HINT: 

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Install the No. 1 side rail reinforcement LH to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly and vehicle body with the 4 bolts.

   Torque: 70 N.m (714 kgf/cm, 52 ft.lbf) 

HINT: 

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2018 - ]

See step  21

See step  4

HINT: 

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

• for M20A-FKS:

  Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

• for M20A-FXS:

  Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

HINT: 

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

• for M20A-FKS:

  Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 58 [10/2018 - 08/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 58 [08/2021 - 07/2022]

• for M20A-FXS:

  Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 65

• for M20A-FKS:

  Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 59 [10/2018 - 08/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 59 [08/2021 - 07/2022]

• for M20A-FXS:

  Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 66

• for M20A-FKS:

  Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 60 [10/2018 - 08/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 60 [08/2021 - 07/2022]

• for M20A-FXS:

  Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 67

Refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2018 - 07/2022]

Refer to CALIBRATION [10/2018 - 07/2022]

Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2018 - 10/2020] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2020 - ]