Front Stabilizer: Installation

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CAUTION:

Use a new flange nut.
Ensure the stabilizer bushing and stabilizer have the same identification colors.
Install the stabilizer bushing (front crossmember side) while aligning it with the paint mark on stabilizer.
The stabilizer bracket has a set orientation. Install it with the arrow mark facing the upper side of the vehicle.

Fig 1: Orientation Of Stabilizer Bracket

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Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque:

Stabilizer link:

38 N.m (3.87 kgf-m, 28.0 ft-lb)

Stabilizer bracket:

25 N.m (2.55 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)