VERACRUZ(EN) >2013 > G 3.8 DOHC > Suspension System > Front Suspension System > Front Stabilizer Bar>Repair procedures  
Removal
1.
Remove the front wheel & tire.
2.
Disconnect the power steering pressure tube from the power steering pump by loosening the eye-bolt.
3.
Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly (B) from the pinion of the steering gear box.

Keep the neutral-range to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handlethe steering wheel.
4.
Drain the power steering fluid by disconnecting the return hose (A).

5.
Disconnect the stabilizer link (A) from the front strut assembly by loosening the nut.

6.
Remove the split pin (A) and castle nut (B).

7.
Disconnect the tie-rod end (A) from the front knuckle by using SST (09568-34000).

8.
Remove the split pin and bolt and nut (A) and then Disconnect the lower arm (B) ball joint with the knuckle.

9.
Remove the muffler rubber hanger (A).

10.
Loosen the front and rear roll stopper mounting bolts (A, B).

11.
Remove the sub-frame (A) and sub-frame stay by loosening the mounting bolts and nuts.

12.
Remove the stabilizer bar from the sub-frame by loosening the bracket (A) mounting bolts.

13.
Disconnect the stabilizer link (A) with the stabilizer bar by loosening the nut.

14.
Remove the bushing (A) and the bracket (B) from the stabilizer bar.

Inspection
1.
Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
2.
Check the front stabilizer bar for deformation.
3.
Check the front stabilizer link ball joint for damage.
Installation
1.
Install the bushing (A) and the bracket (B) to the stabilizer bar.

2.
Connect the stabilizer link (A) with the stabilizer bar by tightening the nut.

Tightening torque :
100 ~ 120N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72 ~ 87lb-ft)

3.
Install the stabilizer to the sub-frame by tightening the bracket (A) mounting bolts.

Tightening torque :
50 ~ 65N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5kgf.m, 40 ~ 47lb-ft)

4.
Install the sub-frame (A) and stay.

Tightening torque
Sub-frame mounting bolts:
140 ~ 160N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0kgf.m, 101 ~ 116lb-ft)
Sub-frame stay mounting bolts & nuts:
70 ~ 90N.m (7.0 ~ 9.0kgf.m, 51 ~ 65lb-ft)

5.
Install the front and rear roll stopper mounting bolts (A, B) and then tighten the nuts.

Tightening torque :
50 ~ 65N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5kgf.m, 40 ~ 47lb-ft)

6.
Install the muffler rubber hanger (A).

7.
Connect the lower arm (A) with the knuckle and then install the bolt, nut (A) and split pin.

Tightening torque :
100 ~ 120N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72 ~ 87lb-ft)

8.
Connect the tie-rod end with the knuckle and then install the castle nut (B) and split pin (A).

Tightening torque :
24 ~ 34N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4kgf.m, 17 ~ 25lb-ft)

9.
Connect the stabilizer link (A) with front strut assembly and then tighten the nut.

Tightening torque :
100 ~ 120N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72 ~ 87lb-ft)

10.
Connect the universal joint assembly (B) with the steering column assembly and then tighten the bolt (A).

Tightening torque :
30 ~ 35N.m (3.0 ~ 3.5kgf.m, 22 ~ 25lb-ft)

11.
Connect the power steering return hose (A).

12.
Connect the power steering pressure tube to the power steering pump by tightening the eye bolt.

Tightening torque :
55 ~ 65N.m (5.5 ~ 6.5kgf.m, 40 ~ 47lb-ft)

13.
Install the front wheel & tire.

Tightening torque :
90 ~ 110N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65 ~ 80lb-ft)

14.
Bleed the power steering system.
(Refer to ST group - 'Air bleeding').
15.
Check the alignment.
(Refer to 'Tires/Wheels - alingment')