Front Stabilizer Bar Removal and Installation
Front Stabilizer Bar Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Vehicle Lift
1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Front Wheel
1. Remove both front wheels.
3. Steering Joint Cover
1. Remove the steering joint cover (A).
4. Steering Column Lower Slide Shaft - Hold
1. Set the steering column to the center tilt position, and to the center telescopic position.
2. Hold the lower slide shaft (A) on the column with a piece of wire (B) between the joint yoke (C) of the lower slide shaft and the joint yoke (D) of the upper shaft to prevent the lower slider shaft from pulling out.
5. Steering Joint Bolt - Loosen
1. Loosen the steering joint bolt (A).
6. Steering Wheel Hold
1. Center the steering wheel spoke angle.
2. Install a commercially available steering wheel holder tool (A).
7. Steering Joint - Disconnection
1. Remove the steering joint bolt (A).
2. Disconnect the steering joint (B) from the pinion shaft.
NOTE:
* If the center guide (C) is in place and has not moved, leave it in place.
* If the center guide has come off, discard it.
8. Ball Joint - Removal
NOTICE:
Always use a ball joint remover to disconnect a ball joint. Do not strike the housing or any other part of the ball joint connection to disconnect it.
1. Install a hex nut (A) or the ball joint thread protector.
NOTE: When using a hex nut, make sure the nut is flush with the ball joint pin end to prevent damage to the threaded end of the ball joint pin.
2. Apply grease to the ball joint remover on the areas shown (A).
3. Install the ball joint remover as shown.
NOTE:
* Fasten the safety chain (A) securely to a suspension arm or the subframe (B).
* Making sure not to damage the ball joint boot.
4. Tighten the pressure bolt until the ball joint pin pops loose from the ball joint connecting hole.
NOTE: Do not use pneumatic or electric tools on the pressure bolt.
5. Remove the ball joint remover.
6. Remove the hex nut or the ball joint thread protector.
7. Pull the ball joint out of the ball joint connecting hole.
9. Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Disconnection, Both Side
1. Remove the cotter pin (A) from the tie-rod end ball joint.
2. Remove the nut (B).
3. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joint.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the remover.
10. Front Stabilizer Link Stabilizer Bar Side - Disconnection
1. Remove the self-locking nut (A) while holding the respective joint pin (B) with a hex wrench (C).
2. Disconnect both sides of the stabilizer link (D) from the stabilizer bar (E).
11. Exhaust Pipe A (Except K24Z7 Engine)
1. Remove exhaust pipe A.
12. Under-floor TWC (K24Z7 Engine)
1. Remove the under-floor TWC (A).
13. Front Stabilizer Bar
Driver's side
Passenger's side
1. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolts (A).
2. Remove the gearbox stiffener mounting bolts (B).
3. Remove the gearbox stiffeners (C).
4. Remove the bushing holder (A).
5. Remove the bushing (B).
6. Move the steering gearbox upward, and remove the stabilizer bar (C) from the driver's side.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the steering gearbox.
Installation
1. Front Stabilizer Bar
1. Move the steering gearbox upward, and install the stabilizer bar (A) from the driver's side.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the steering gearbox.
2. Install the bushing (B).
NOTE:
* Note the direction of installation for the bushing.
* Align the stabilizer band or the paint mark (C) on the stabilizer bar with the side of the bushing.
3. Install the bushing holder (D).
Driver's side
Passenger's side
4. Install the gearbox stiffeners (A).
5. Loosely install the new steering gearbox mounting bolts (B).
6. Loosely install the new gearbox stiffener mounting bolts (C).
7. Tighten the steering gearbox mounting bolts (A) and the gearbox stiffener mounting bolts (B) to the specified torque in the sequence shown.
2. Under-floor TWC (K24Z7 Engine)
1. Install the under-floor TWC (A) with new gasket (B).
3. Exhaust Pipe A (Except K24Z7 Engine)
1. Install exhaust pipe A with new gasket (B).
4. Front Stabilizer Link Stabilizer Bar Side - Reconnection
1. Connect both sides of the stabilizer link (A) to the stabilizer bar (B).
2. Install the new self-locking nut (C), and tighten them to the specified torque while holding the respective joint pin (D) with a hex wrench (E).
5. Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Connection, Both Side
1. Wipe off any grease contamination from the ball joint tapered section and threads.
2. Connect the tie-rod ball joint (A) to the knuckle.
3. Install the nut (B).
4. Install a new cotter pin (C).
NOTE: Bend the cotter pin as shown.
6. Steering Column Lower Slide Shaft - Release
1. Cut the wire (A).
7. Steering Wheel Release
1. Remove the steering wheel holder tool (A).
8. Steering Joint - Reconnection
1. Set the rack in the straight ahead driving position.
2. Slip the lower end of the steering joint (A) onto the pinion shaft (B).
NOTE:
* Pinion shaft with center guide: Install the steering joint by aligning the center guide (C).
* Pinion shaft without center guide: Position the steering column by aligning the gap (D) within the angle.
3. Align the bolt hole (A) on the steering joint with the groove (B) around the pinion shaft.
4. Loosely install the steering joint bolt (C).
5. Be sure that the joint bolt is securely in the groove in the pinion shaft.
6. Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the steering joint is fully seated.
9. Steering Joint Bolt - Tighten
1. Tighten the steering joint bolt (A) to the specified torque.
10. Steering Joint Cover
1. Install the steering joint cover (A) in the sequence shown.
11. Front Wheel
1. Install both front wheels.
NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
12. Pre-Alignment Checks
For proper inspection and adjustment of the wheel alignment, do these checks:
1. Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect measurement.
2. Make sure the suspension is not modified.
3. Make sure the fuel tank is full, and that the spare tire, the jack, and the tools are in place on the vehicle.
4. Check the tire size and tire pressure according to tire information.
13. Caster - Inspection
Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Check the caster angle.
* If the measurement is within specifications, measure the front camber angle.
* If the measurement is not within specifications, check for bent or damaged suspension components.
14. Camber - Inspection
Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Check the camber angle.
* If the measurement is within specification, measure the toe-in.
* If the measurement for the front camber is not within the specification, go to front camber adjustment.
* If the measurement for the rear camber is not within the specification, check for bent or damaged suspension components.
15. Front Toe - Inspection
Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Set the steering column to the middle tilt position and telescopic positions.
2. Center the steering wheel spokes, and install a steering wheel holder tool.
3. Check the toe with the wheels pointed straight ahead.
Front toe-in: 0±2 mm (0±0.08 in)
* If adjustment is required, go to the front toe adjustment.
* If no adjustment is required, remove the alignment equipment.
16. Turning Angle - Inspection
Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Turn the wheel right and left while applying the brake, and measure the turning angle of both wheels.
2. If the measurement is not within the specifications, even up both sides of the tie-rod threaded section length while adjusting the front toe.
3. If it is correct, but the turning angle is not within the specifications, check for bent or damaged suspension components.
17. Test Drive
1. Test-drive the vehicle.
18. Front Stabilizer Link - Tighten
1. After 5 minutes of driving, tighten the self-locking nut again to the specified torque value.
19. HDS DLC - Connection
1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle. If it does not communicate, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting.
20. VSA Sensor Neutral Position - Memorization
1. Park the vehicle on a flat and level surface, with the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
2. Select VSA ADJUSTMENT, then select ALL SENSORS with the HDS, and follow the screen prompts.
NOTE: See the HDS Help menu for specific instructions.
21. Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position - Clear
1. Select EPS ADJUSTMENT, then select EPS STEERING ANGLE SENSOR VALUE CLEAR and follow the screen prompts on the HDS.
NOTE: See the HDS Help menu for specific instructions.