Installation [08/2020 - ]: Procedure
- INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BUSHING
- Install the 2 rear stabilizer bushings to the outside of the stoppers on the rear stabilizer bar.NOTE:
Be sure to install the rear stabilizer bushings so that each cutout faces the front of the vehicle.
*a Stopper *b Cutout HINT:
The cutout of the rear stabilizer bushing can be positioned either up or down.
- Install the 2 rear stabilizer bushings to the outside of the stoppers on the rear stabilizer bar.
- INSTALL REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET
- Install the 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets to the 2 rear stabilizer bushings.NOTE:
- Ensure that the identification mark faces the right side of the vehicle.
- Be sure to install the rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets so that each arrow mark faces the upper side of the vehicle.
*a Arrow Mark *b Identification Mark Upper Side of the Vehicle
- Install the 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets to the 2 rear stabilizer bushings.
- INSTALL REAR LOWER STABILIZER BRACKET
- INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR
- Install the rear stabilizer bar, 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets, 2 rear stabilizer bushings and 2 rear lower stabilizer brackets to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 78 N.m (795 kgf/cm, 58 ft.lbf)
NOTE:- Ensure that the identification mark faces the right side of the vehicle.
- Temporarily tighten the bolt (A) and then fully tighten the 2 bolts in the order of (B) and (A).
*a Identification Mark
- Install the rear stabilizer bar, 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets, 2 rear stabilizer bushings and 2 rear lower stabilizer brackets to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the 4 bolts.
- STABILIZE SUSPENSION
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [08/2020 - 09/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [09/2022 - ]
- INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
- Using a ball joint lock nut wrench, install the rear stabilizer link assembly LH with the nut (A).
Torque: 95 N.m (969 kgf/cm, 70 ft.lbf)
HINT:
- If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt.
- Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.
Refer to PRECAUTION [06/2018 - ]
- When using a ball joint lock nut wrench (fulcrum length of 149 mm (5.87 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 400 mm (1.31 ft.)):
69 N.m (704 kgf/cm, 51 ft.lbf)
*a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length - Install the rear stabilizer link assembly LH with the bolt and nut (B).
Torque: 81 N.m (826 kgf/cm, 60 ft.lbf)
NOTE:- Because the nut (B) has its own stopper, do not turn the nut (B). Tighten the bolt with the nut (B) secured.
- Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the front of the vehicle.
- Install the cap to the rear stabilizer link assembly LH.
- Using a ball joint lock nut wrench, install the rear stabilizer link assembly LH with the nut (A).
- INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSTALL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
Refer to INSTALLATION [08/2020 - ]
- INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9