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Fig. 35: Inserting Steering Column Shaft Into Steering Column
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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT <> FRONT AXLE CROSSMEMBER STAY REMOVAL The crossmember mounting bolts need not be unscrewed when the front axle
crossmember stay is replaced. However, the bolts may be loose while the front axle
crossmember stay is removed. It is recommended that you should retighten the bolts
to 180 +/- 20 N.m (13+/-14 ft-lb).
Fig. 36: Removing Front Axle Crossmember Stay
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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT >>A<< STABILIZER BAR/STABILIZER BUSHING/STABILIZER BRACKET
INSTALLATION Ali
gn the stabilizer bar identification mark with
the ri
ght end of the bushin
g (LH
).
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Fig. 37: Aligning Stabilizer With Bushing (LH)
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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT >>B<< FRONT AXLE NO. 1 CROSSMEMBER, REAR ROLL STOPPER AND
STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION Align the steering joint cover notch (arrow A) with the steering gear lug (arrow B),
and install the front axle number 1 crossmember, the rear roll stopper and steering
gear assembly.
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Fig. 38: Aligning Steering Joint Cover
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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT <> FRONT AXLE CROSSMEMBER STAY/SELF-LOCKING NUT
INSTALLATION Ensure that the crossmember mounting bolts have been tightened to 160-200 N.m
(119-147 ft-lb), and then install the front crossmember stay with the self-locking
nut.
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Fig. 39: Installing Front Axle Crossmember Stay
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INSPECTION
Check the stabilizer bushings for wear and deterioration. Check the stabilizer bar for deterioration or damage. Check all bolts for condition and straightness.
STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT BREAKAWAY TORQUE CHECK Required Special Tool:
MB990326: Preload Socket
1. After shaking the ball joint stud several times, install the nut to the stud and use
special tool MB990326 to measure the breakawa
y tor
que of the ball
joint.
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Fig. 40: Measuring Ball Joint Breakaway Torque
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Standard value: 3.4 - 9.0 N.m (30 - 80 in-lb)
2. When the measured value exceeds the standard value, replace the stabilizer
link.
3. When the measured value is lower than the standard value, check that the ball
joint turns smoothly without excessive play. If so, it is possible to reuse that
ball joint.
STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK 1. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it with your finger.
2. If the dust cover is cracked or dama
ged, re
place the stabilizer link.
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SPECIFICATIONS FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS Fig. 41: Fastener Tightening Specifications
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS COIL SPRING
NOTE: Cracks or damage of the dust cover may cause damage
to the ball joint.
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Fig. 42: Coil Spring Specifications
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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS Fig. 43: Service Specifications
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Fig. 44: Lubricant Specifications
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