OEM 2005 Scion tC Sway Bar Kit

2005 Scion tC Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the front Sway Bar Kit on 2005 Scion tC?

  A: The replacement procedure for front sway bar kit starts with wheel alignment then requires column hole cover silencer sheet removal while performing the separation of steering intermediate shaft assembly No.2 from steering column hole cover sub-assembly No.1. Start by removing both engine under cover parts and front sway bar link assemblies along with their attached nuts. A 6 mm hexagon wrench should be used to prevent ball joint rotation from the stud bolt if possible. The front sway bar link assembly LH requires a vise to secure it for inspection while the nut attaches to the stud bolt. Flipping the ball joint multiple times will determine turning torque using a torque wrench according to the specification of 1.0 Nm (10 kgf-cm, 8.9 inch lbs.) or less. The front sway bar link needs replacement with a new unit if the torque measurement falls outside the stated range or if either dust boot shows cracks or signs of grease leakage. It is essential to separate the tie rod end sub-assemblies LH and RH then disconnect the pressure feed tube assembly before separating the front suspension arm sub-assemblies lower No.1 LH and RH. The floor panel brace front together with exhaust pipe assembly center and hood sub-assembly and engine cover sub-assembly No.1 need to be removed before suspending the engine assembly with a No.1 hook. Technical teams must first remove the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly and the front sway bar brackets No.1 LH and RH as well as the front sway bar bushes No.1. The repair process demands installation of the new front sway bar kit first and next installation of front sway bar bushes No.1 with their cutout facing the rear direction. The front sway bar bracket No.1 LH needs two bolts installed at 19 Nm (194 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.) torque after which the same procedure must be followed on the RH side. The maintenance procedure involves reinstalling the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly along with the No.1 hook followed by proper connection of front suspension arm sub-assemblies lower No.1 LH and RH. The front sway bar link assembly LH requires two nuts installation at 74 Nm (755 kgf-cm, 55 ft. lbs.), followed by the same procedure on the RH side. The pressure feed tube assembly can be connected through Special Service Tool: 09023-12700 followed by tie rod end sub-assemblies LH and RH installation. The assembly of front wheels should be followed by installation of the exhaust pipe center and floor panel brace front components which require 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.) torque. The installation process requires both assemblies to be combined followed by mounting the column hole cover silencer sheet and engine cover sub-assembly No.1. Perform power steering fluid addition followed by system bleeding and examine the fluid level in the reservoir while checking for potential leaks throughout the process. The last steps require inspecting and adjusting the hood sub-assembly followed by front wheel alignment inspection and engine under cover installation of both left and right sides.