Installation [11/2015 - 12/2018]: Procedure
- INSTALL HOLE PLUG
- INSTALL SUSPENSION MEMBER SET PLATE
- Install the 2 suspension member set plates to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
- INSTALL ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD
- 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)
- Install the engine moving control rod to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the bolt.
- TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
- 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.
- TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR
See step 3
- INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH
See step 4
- INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- 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.
NOTE:Use attachments to keep the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly level.
- Install the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly to the vehicle body with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 141 N.m (1438 kgf.cm, 104 ft./lbf)
- Lower the engine lifter.
- Install the engine moving control rod with the bolt.
Torque: 170 N.m (1734 kgf.cm, 125 ft./lbf)
- Install the 2 wire harness clamp brackets to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 12 N.m (122 kgf.cm, 9 ft./lbf)
- Slowly jack up the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools.
- CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
See step 2
- CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
- Connect the front stabilizer link assembly LH to the front stabilizer bar 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.
- Connect the front stabilizer link assembly LH to the front stabilizer bar with the nut.
- CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSTALL REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
- except Rough Road Area Specification Vehicles:
- for Rough Road Area Specification Vehicles:
- INSTALL REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- CONNECT NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
- CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15
- INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- INSTALL FRONT WHEELS
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- STABILIZE SUSPENSION
See step 20
- FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
See step 5
- FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
See step 3
- INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 63 [11/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 63 [08/2016 - 12/2018]
- INSTALL REAR MOTOR UNDER COVER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 64 [11/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 64 [08/2016 - 12/2018]
- INSTALL REAR MOTOR UNDER COVER RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 65 [11/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 65 [08/2016 - 12/2018]
- INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 66 [11/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 66 [08/2016 - 12/2018]
- INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Refer to ADJUSTMENT [11/2015 - 12/2018]
- PERFORM INITIALIZATION
Intelligent clearance sonar system Refer to CALIBRATION [11/2015 - 12/2018] Simple advanced parking guidance system