FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER (for Sedan) > INSTALLATION

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1. Install the engine moving control rod with the bolt.
   

   Torque:

   100 N*m{ 1020 kgf*cm , 74 ft.*lbf }

   HINT:

   Temporarily tighten the transaxle side, and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque.

1. Install the engine moving control rod cover with the 2 clips.
   

1. Provisionally tighten the lower arm with the 2 bolts.
   

2. Install the lower arm to the steering knuckle with a new castle nut.
   

   Torque:

   98 N*m{ 1000 kgf*cm , 72 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut by a further turn of up to 60°.

3. Install a new clip.
   

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

1. Provisionally tighten bolt A.
   

2. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque, in the order of B then A.
   

   Torque:

   47 N*m{ 479 kgf*cm , 35 ft.*lbf }

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

1. Install the steering gear assembly onto the front suspension crossmember with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
   

   Torque:

   79 N*m{ 800 kgf*cm , 58 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   Keep the nut from rotating while turning the bolt.

1. Place wooden blocks or plate lift attachments on an engine lifter, and then set the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly so that the attachments are in the positions shown in the illustration.
   

   Text in Illustration 

   	Front of the Vehicle
   	Attachment Placement Positions

2. Temporarily install the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly to the body with the 6 bolts.
   

3. By inserting SST into the datum holes in the front suspension crossmember RH and LH alternately, tighten bolts A, B and C on both sides to the specified torque, in several steps.
   

   SST

   09670-00011  
   

   Torque:

   Bolt A:

   87 N*m{ 887 kgf*cm , 64 ft.*lbf }

   Bolt B:

   151 N*m{ 1540 kgf*cm , 111 ft.*lbf }

   Bolt C:

   98 N*m{ 999 kgf*cm , 72 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   1. Insert SST into the datum hole in a vertical orientation.
      
   2. If SST cannot be inserted into the datum hole vertically, loosen all the bolts and then insert SST again.
      
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

   Text in Illustration 

   *a	Datum Hole	*b	OK
   *c	NG	-	-
   	Front of the Vehicle	-	-

4. Install the engine moving control rod with the bolt.
   

   Torque:

   120 N*m{ 1224 kgf*cm , 89 ft.*lbf }

1. Install the front lower suspension arm sub-assembly LH to the steering knuckle with a new castle nut.
   

   Torque:

   98 N*m{ 999 kgf*cm , 72 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut by a further turn of up to 60°.

2. Install a new clip.
   

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

1. Install the tie rod end sub-assembly LH to the steering knuckle with a new castle nut.
   

   Torque:

   49 N*m{ 500 kgf*cm , 36 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut by a further turn of up to 60°.

2. Install a new cotter pin.
   

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

1. Install the front stabilizer link assembly LH with the nut.
   

   Torque:

   74 N*m{ 755 kgf*cm , 55 ft.*lbf }

   HINT:

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

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

1. Install clip B to the body portion and install the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly to the body portion with clip A.
   

   NOTICE:

   Make sure that the lip portion of steering column hole cover is not damaged.

1. Align the matchmarks and install the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly to the power steering gear.
   

   Text in Illustration 

   *1	Steering Sliding Yoke Sub-assembly
   *a	Matchmark

2. Install bolt B.
   

   Torque:

   35 N*m{ 360 kgf*cm , 26 ft.*lbf }

3. Tighten bolt A.
   

   Torque:

   35 N*m{ 360 kgf*cm , 26 ft.*lbf }

1. Install the column hole cover silencer sheet with the 2 clips.
   

2. Install the floor carpet.
   

Torque:

103 N*m{ 1050 kgf*cm , 76 ft.*lbf }

1. Lower the vehicle.
   

2. Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the suspension.
   

1. Fully tighten the 2 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   Bolt A:

   137 N*m{ 1397 kgf*cm , 101 ft.*lbf }

   Bolt B:

   151 N*m{ 1540 kgf*cm , 111 ft.*lbf }

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.