Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Installation








SUSPENSION: REAR STABILIZER BAR:

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL STABILIZER BAR REAR





(a) Install the stabilizer bush to the outer side of the stopper ring on the stabilizer bar.





(b) Install the 2 stabilizer bushes and 4 stabilizer brackets with the 8 bolts.
Torque: 19 Nm (195 kgf-cm, 14 ft-lbf)

HINT: 2 types of bolts (A, B) are used, so make sure the correct bolts are installed.





(c) Convertible:
(1) Install the center floor panel reinforcement sub-assembly LH and RH with the 4 bolts.
Bolt A - Torque: 56 Nm (571 kgf-cm, 41 ft-lbf)
(2) Install the member brace rear lower LH and RH with the 4 bolts.
Bolt B - Torque: 56 Nm (571 kgf-cm, 41 ft-lbf)
Bolt C - Torque: 51 Nm (520 kgf-cm, 38 ft-lbf)
(3) Install the floor panel brace rear with the 2 bolts.
Bolt D - Torque: 51 Nm (520 kgf-cm, 38 ft-lbf)
2. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Install the stabilizer link with the 2 nuts.
Torque: 39 Nm (400 kgf-cm, 29 ft-lbf)

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

3. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT: Install the RH side using the same procedure as for the LH side.

4. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)