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Front Stabilizer Bar: Installation

  1. INSTALL 2 BUSHINGS AND BRACKETS TO STABILIZER BAR 

    HINT:

    • Install the bushing to the stabilizer bar so that the cutout of the bushing faces the front of the vehicle, as shown in the illustration.
    • Fig 1: Installing Bushing To Stabilizer Bar So Cutout Of Bushing Faces Front Of Vehicle
      G02949726Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    • Install the bushing to the outside of the paint line on the stabilizer bar.
  2. INSTALL STABILIZER BAR 

    Install the stabilizer bar to the body with the 4 bolts.

    1. Torque: 23 N.m (235 kgf.cm, 17 ft.lbf) 
  3. INSTALL RH AND LH STABILIZER BAR LINKS 
    1. Torque: 
    2. Nut A: 74 N.m (755 kgf.cm, 55 ft.lbf) 
    3. Nut B: 95 N.m (970 kgf.cm, 70 ft.lbf) 

    HINT:

    If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (5 mm) to hold the stud.

    Fig 2: Installing RH And LH Stabilizer Bar Links
    G02949727Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER