OEM 2008 Scion xB Sway Bar Kit

2008 Scion xB Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to install the front Sway Bar Kit and related components on 2008 Scion xB?

  A: Installation of the front sway bar kit starts with adding the No. 1 front sway bar bush for the LH side to the front sway bar kit. Install the bushings with their dust lips facing out while the cutouts face towards the rear. The installation process should also be done for the RH side. The front sway bar kit should be placed onto the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the identification mark positioned on the right side. Use four bolts to install the front suspension member front brace LH while torquing them to 87 Nm (887 kgf-cm, 64 ft-lbf), temporarily tightening bolt A then fully tighten in the order of B, C, D, A while ensuring the No. 1 front sway bar bushing protrudes from its position. Use the same procedure for attaching the front suspension member front brace right-hand side. First place the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH onto its temporary position before adding the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly then install the front suspension member brace rear LH and rear RH by following this approach. After implementing both front suspension member reinforcements the technician should attach the front suspension sub-assemblies which include both the LH and RH lower No. 1 suspension arms. Install both tie rod end sub-assembly parts after connecting them before attaching the front sway bar link assemblies to both LH and RH sides. Succeeding steps entail the assembly of the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly and the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly combined with the column hole cover silencer sheet. The engine under covers must be installed during maintenance in this sequence: start with rear RH followed by rear LH and then move to No. 2 before installing final cover at No. 1. Complete the installation by adding front wheels followed by suspension stabilization then fully tighten the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH and perform front wheel alignment checks and adjustments.