Front
FRONT STABILIZER BARCOMPONENTS:
REMOVAL
1. Remove the connecting bolt (A) between the steering universal joint assembly (B) and the pinion assembly.
2. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
3. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub (B).
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
4. Remove the front stabilizer link (A) nut (B) from the strut assembly.
5. Remove the brake caliper (A).
6. After removing both sides of the tie rod end (A) self-locking nuts, remove the ball joint by using the special tool (09568-4A000).
7. Remove both sides of the lower arm (A) mounting bolts (B).
8. Remove the engine mounting bolts (A, B).
9. Remove the front muffler rubber hanger from the subframe.
10. Remove the bolts and nuts of the subframe by supporting it with a jack.
11. After lowering the jack which supports the subframe in a proper level, remove both sides of the stabilizer bar assembly mounting bolts (A).
12. Remove the stabilizer bar assembly through the gap between the body and the rear side of the subframe.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the power steering related tubes.
13. Remove the brackets (A) and the bushings (B).
INSPECTION
1. Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
2. Check the stabilizer bar for bending or breakage.
3. Check the ball joint for rotating torque.
1) If there is a crack in the dust cover, replace it and add grease.
2) Move the stabilizer link ball joint stud several times in a circular motion.
3) Mount the self-locking nut on the ball joint, and then measure the ball joint rotating torque.
Standard value: 0.5 - 2.5 Nm (5 - 25 kgf.cm, 0.36 - 1.81 ft. lbs.)
NOTE: Measure torque using the special tool (09532-11600) and torque wrench at the range of 0.5 - 2 rpm after moving the ball joint stud 10 times at room temperature.
4) If the rotating torque exceeds the upper limit of standard value, replace the upper arm assembly.
5) Even if the rotating torque is below the lower limit of the standard value, the ball joint may be roused unless it has drag and excessive play.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the bushing (B) on the stabilizer bar (A).
NOTE: Bring clamp (C) of stabilizer bar (A) into contact with bushing (B).
2. Install the bracket on the bushing (B).
3. After tightening the bolts of the bushing bracket temporarily, install the bushing bracket on the opposite side.
4. Install the stabilizer bar bracket mounting bolts (A) to the subframe.
5. After lifting the jack which supports the subframe, install the four bolts (A) of the subframe and the eight bolts (B) of the guide bracket.
6. Install the front muffler rubber hanger to the subframe.
7. Install the engine mounting bolts (A, B)
8. Install both sides of the lower arm (A) mounting bolts (B).
9. Install both sides of the tie rod end (A) self-locking nuts (B). Install the brake caliper then bolt (C) is torqued to specifications.
10. Install the front stabilizer link (A) nut (B) to the strut assembly.
11. Install the wheel and the tire (A) to the front hub (B).
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when installing the front wheel and tire (A).
12. Install the connecting bolt (A) between the steering universal joint assembly (B) and the pinion assembly.
CAUTION: After installation, If necessary, adjust the alignment of the steering wheel and front tires