Installation

INSTALLATION
1) Installation is in the reverse order of removal procedures.

CAUTION: Always tighten rubber bushing when wheels are in full contact with the ground and vehicle is at curb weight condition.

Tightening torque:
Transverse link bushing to crossmember:
98 ± 15 Nm (10.0 ± 1.5 kg-m, 72 ± 11 ft-lb)
Stabilizer to bushing:
25 ± 4 Nm (2.5 ± 0.4 kg-m, 18.1 ± 2.9 ft-lb)
Tie-rod end to housing:
27.0 ± 2.5 Nm (2.75 ± 0.25 kg-m, 19.9 ± 1.8 ft-lb)
Front cushion rubber to crossmember:
69 ± 15 Nm (7.0 ± 1.5 kg-m, 51 ± 11 ft-lb)
Universal joint to pinion shaft:
24 ± 3 Nm (2.4 ± 0.3 kg-m, 17.4 ± 2.2 ft-lb)
Crossmember to body:
98 ± 15 Nm (10.0 ± 1.5 kg-m, 72 ± 11 ft-lb)

2) Purge air from power steering system.

NOTE: Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.