Front Cross-Member: Service and Repair

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
[A] CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL





1. Move the crossmember while supporting the steering gear and linkage in the direction shown by the arrow.





2. Remove the crossmember while supporting it with a transmission jack.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
]A[ STABILIZER BAR INSTALLATION (1.8L engine)





Place the identification mark of the stabilizer bar to the left, and install the bushing so that the identification mark protrudes approximately 10 mm (0.4 inch) from the edge of the inside of the bushing.

]B[ SELF-LOCKING NUT INSTALLATION (1.8L engine)





Tighten the self-locking nut so that the amount of protrusion of the end of the stabilizer bar mounting bolts is at the standard value.
Standard value (A): 22 mm (0.9 inch)

INSPECTION
Check the crossmember for cracks or deformation.