Installation [09/2019 - ]: Procedure
- INSTALL HOLE PLUG
- Install the 4 hole plugs to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
HINT:
There are 2 different shapes of hole plug.
- Install the 4 hole plugs to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
- INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER PLATE
- Install the 2 front suspension member 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
- Install the steering link assembly 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.
- Install the steering link assembly to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 new nuts.
- 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 6 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: 13 N*m (133 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf)
- Slowly jack up the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools.
- INSTALL FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
- 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)
- 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.
- 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 4
- CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE SEAL (w/ Seal)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
- Connect the front stabilizer link assembly LH to the front shock absorber assembly 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.
- w/ Cap:
- Install the cap.
- Connect the front stabilizer link assembly LH to the front shock absorber assembly 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
- Install the rear side rail reinforcement sub-assembly 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)
- Install the rear side rail reinforcement sub-assembly LH to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly and vehicle body with the 4 bolts.
- 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 7
- CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- INSTALL FRONT WHEELS
Refer to INSTALLATION [05/2018 - ]
- STABILIZE SUSPENSION
See step [09/2019 - 12/2021] See step [12/2021 - ]
- FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
See step 4
- FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSTALL FRONT FLOOR COVER LH (w/ Cover)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [10/2017 - 12/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [12/2021 - ]
- INSTALL FRONT FLOOR COVER RH (w/ Cover)
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 59 [10/2017 - 12/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 59 [12/2021 - ]
- INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 60 [10/2017 - 12/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 60 [12/2021 - ]
- INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 61 [10/2017 - 12/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 61 [12/2021 - ]
- INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Refer to ADJUSTMENT [09/2019 - 12/2021] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [12/2021 - ]
- PERFORM INITIALIZATION (w/ Height Control Sensor)
Refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2019 - 08/2020] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2020 - ]