Installation [09/2015 - ]: Procedure
- INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR BUSHING LH
- Install the front stabilizer bar bushing LH to the front stabilizer bar as shown in the illustration.
*a Cutout *b Stopper Front of the Vehicle Inside of the Vehicle NOTE:- Install the front stabilizer bar bushing LH so that the cutout is facing the rear of the vehicle.
- Install the front stabilizer bar bushing LH onto the front stabilizer bar so that the stopper ring of the front stabilizer bar faces the outside of the vehicle.
- Install the front stabilizer bar bushing LH to the front stabilizer bar as shown in the illustration.
- INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR BUSHING RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR
- Install the front stabilizer bar with the 2 front stabilizer bar bushings to the vehicle body.NOTE:
- Make sure that the identification mark is positioned as shown in the illustration.
- Use wire or an equivalent tool to secure the front stabilizer bar.
*a Identification Mark - - Front of the Vehicle - -
- Install the front stabilizer bar with the 2 front stabilizer bar bushings to the vehicle body.
- INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH
- Install the front No. 2 stabilizer bracket LH to the front frame assembly.
- Install the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH to the front frame assembly with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 93 N*m (948 kgf*cm, 69 ft.*lbf)
- INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSTALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO HEAD GASKET
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- INSTALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD (TWC: Front Catalyst)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
- INSTALL AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR
- Engage the 3 wire harness clamps.
- Connect the air fuel ratio sensor connector.
- INSTALL FRONT NO. 3 EXHAUST PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12
- CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
- CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
- Install the front stabilizer link assembly LH to the front shock absorber assembly and front stabilizer bar with the 2 nuts.
Torque: 76 N*m (775 kgf*cm, 56 ft.*lbf)
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt.
- Install the front stabilizer link assembly LH to the front shock absorber assembly and front stabilizer bar with the 2 nuts.
- INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13
- INSTALL FRONT FLOOR COVER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13
- INSTALL FRONT WHEELS
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [09/2015 - 12/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [12/2017 - ]
- INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 66 [09/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 66 [08/2016 - 12/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 66 [12/2017 - 08/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 66 [08/2019 - ]
- INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Refer to ADJUSTMENT [09/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [08/2016 - 12/2017] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [12/2017 - 08/2019] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [08/2019 - ]