Front Stabilizer: Installation

CAUTION: Install the under cover - front so that the front end of the under cover (b) comes inside the bumper face - front (a).

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Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
- Check the bushing - stabilizer for abnormal cracks, fatigue or damage.
- Check the stabilizer link for damage.
Install the front stabilizer.
CAUTION: Install the clamp - stabilizer bushing with the arrow mark facing the front of the vehicle.

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Tightening torque:

Stabilizer link: 60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)

Clamp - stabilizer: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
Install the front crossmember support.
Tightening torque:

Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description" for the tightening torque. Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>COMPONENT>FRONT SUSPENSION .
Install the under cover - front. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>INSTALLATION .
Lower the vehicle, and install the front wheels.
Tightening torque:

120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)