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Suspension System

Front Crossmember Repair Procedures

In this manual: Suspension System
General Information — 15Engine Mechanical System — 95Engine Electrical System — 54Emission Control System — 24Engine Control System/Fuel System — 115Automatic Transmission — 91Drive Shaft and Axle — 13Suspension System — 35Steering — 19Restraints — 46Brake System — 43Body (Interior and Exterior) — 51Body Electrical System — 245Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56
15steps
~90min
4/5difficulty
04080120160200107.980N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Replacement

  1. Remove the front wheel and tire.

    Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 108 N·m
    Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.
  2. Loosen the bolt (A) and disconnect the universal joint assembly from the steering gear.

    Tightening torque: 29.4 ~ 34 N·m
    • Hold the steering wheel in the neutral position to prevent damage to the inner cable of the clock spring while handling the steering wheel.
    • Do not reuse the bolt (A).
    • When reinstalling, make sure the universal joint and pinion shaft are fully inserted.
  3. Remove the lower cover (A).
  4. Remove the cotter pin and castle nut, then disconnect the tie rod end (A) from the front steering knuckle.

    Tightening torque: 34.3 ~ 44 N·m

  5. Loosen the bolt and nut, and remove the lower arm (A).
  6. Remove the front lower arm from the front steering knuckle using SST (0K545-A9100).
    1. After removing the bolts from the front steering knuckle, install and tighten the body support bolt (A).
    2. Insert the auxiliary body (A) between the front steering knuckle and the auxiliary body bolt.
    3. Tighten the auxiliary body mounting bolt (B) to increase the clearance of the front steering knuckle.
    4. Install the safety wire (A).
      Attach the safety wire to the front strut to prevent the SST from falling and injuring the technician.
    5. Install the main body between the front strut and the lower arm.
    6. To prevent the main body from separating, install the locking clamp (A) next to the main body.
    7. After installing the locking clamp, turn the handle (B) clockwise until the clamp engages the lower arm.
    8. Slowly tighten the main body bolt (A) and remove the lower arm from the front steering knuckle.
  7. After loosening the nut, disconnect the stabilizer link (B) from the front strut assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m

  8. Loosen the bolt and remove the front roller stopper (A).
  9. Disconnect the muffler rubber mount (A).
  10. Loosen the bolts and nuts, then remove the subframe. Tightening torque: Subframe mounting bolts and nuts: 156.9 ~ 176 N·m (16.0 ~ 18.0 kgf·m, 115.7 ~ 130.2 ft-lbf) Subframe bracket bolts and nuts: 44.1 ~ 59 N·m
  11. Installation is the reverse of removal.
  12. Remove the front lower arm. (Refer to Front Suspension System - "Front Lower Arm").
  13. Remove the front stabilizer bar. (Refer to Front Suspension System - "Front Stabilizer Bar").
  14. Remove the steering gear. (Refer to Steering System - "Steering Gear").
  15. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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