REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <2000-DOHC AND 2400>

[33] FRONT SUSPENSION - - STABILIZER BAR - REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <2000-DOHC AND 2400>

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <2000-DOHC AND 2400>

Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, refer to GROUP 52B - Service Precautions and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring. Also, put the front wheels in straight-ahead position. Failure to do so may damage the SRS clock spring and render the SRS air bag inoperative, which results serious driver injury.

^* : Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on the earth in an unladen condition.

Pre-removal Operation

Side Under Cover and Centre Under Cover Removal (2000-DOHC: Refer to GROUP 51, Under Cover ./2400: Refer to GROUP 51, Under Cover .)

Steering Wheel and Air Bag Module Assembly Removal (2000-DOHC: Refer to GROUP 37, Steering Wheel ./2400: Refer to GROUP 37, Steering Wheel .)

Clock Spring Removal (Refer to GROUP 52B, Air Bag Modules and Clock Spring .)

Centre Member Removal (Refer to GROUP 32, Engine Roll Stopper, Centre Member .)

Front Exhaust Pipe Removal (Refer to GROUP 15, Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler .)

Post-installation Operation

Front Exhaust Pipe Installation (Refer to GROUP 15, Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler .)

Centre Member Installation (Refer to GROUP 32, Engine Roll Stopper, Centre Member .)

Clock Spring Installation (Refer to GROUP 52B, Air Bag Modules and Clock Spring .)

Steering Wheel and Air Bag Module Assembly Installation (2000-DOHC: Refer to GROUP 37, Steering Wheel ./2400: Refer to GROUP 37, Steering Wheel .)

Check the dust covers for cracks or damage by pushing it with your finger.

Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight Ahead

Front Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to .)

Side Under Cover and Centre Under Cover Installation (2000-DOHC: Refer to GROUP 51, Under Cover ./2400: Refer to GROUP 51, Under Cover .)

<LH drive vehicles>

			Removal steps
		1.	Power steering hose clamp
		2.	Rear roll stopper connecting bolt
		3.	Steering shaft cover
		4.	Steering gear and joint connecting bolt
<<A>>	>>A<<	5.	Fixture
<<A>>	>>A<<	6.	Bushing
	>>B<<	7.	Self-locking nut
		8.	Stabilizer rubber
<<A>>		9.	Stabilizer link
		10.	Stabilizer rubber
<<A>>	>>A<<	11.	Stabilizer bar

<RH drive vehicles>

			Removal steps
		1.	Power steering hose clamp
		2.	Rear roll stopper connecting bolt
		3.	Steering shaft cover
		4.	Steering gear and joint connecting bolt
<<A>>	>>A<<	5.	Fixture
<<A>>	>>A<<	6.	Bushing
	>>B<<	7.	Self-locking nut
		8.	Stabilizer rubber
<<A>>		9.	Stabilizer link
		10.	Stabilizer rubber
<<A>>	>>A<<	11.	Stabilizer bar

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> FIXTURE/BUSHING/STABILIZER LINK/STABILIZER BAR REMOVAL

Carry out the following operations to ensure working space in order to remove the fixtures, the bushings, the stabilizer links and the stabilizer bar.

Use a transmission jack to hold the crossmember, and then remove the crossmember mounting nuts and bolts.

CAUTION

Be careful not to lower the crossmember excessively, otherwise the power steering return hose bracket may deform.

Lower the crossmember until the fixtures, the bushings, the stabilizer links and the stabilizer bar can be removed.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< STABILIZER BAR/BUSHING/FIXTURE INSTALLATION

Align the stabilizer bar identification mark with the right end of the bushing (LH).

>>B<< SELF-LOCKING NUT INSTALLATION

Tighten the self-locking nut until the stabilizer link thread part protruding length meets the standard value.

Standard value (A): 9.4 ± 0.4 mm

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