OEM 2008 Scion xD Sway Bar Kit

2008 Scion xD Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: Position the sway bar bush onto the sway bar kit with the bush stopper on the exterior of the vehicle and the cutout directed towards the front. After positioning the sway bar kit onto the crossmember keep it straight with the paint mark visible from the left side of the vehicle. Begin with provisionally tightening bolt A of the front sway bar kit No. 1 bracket LH before proceeding to tighten bolts B first followed by A to reach a torque of 47 Nm (479 kgf-cm, 35 ft-lbf). Apply the identical installation approach to the front sway bar kit No. 1 bracket RH. The next step involves assembly of power steering gear before installing front suspension crossmember sub-assembly. The installation of the front sway bar link assembly LH requires using 2 nuts for tightening to 74 Nm (755 kgf-cm, 55 ft-lbf) while utilizing a socket hexagon wrench 6 to handle the stud when the ball joint moves. The installation for the front sway bar link assembly RH mirrors that of the LH side. The assembly process shifts to front lower suspension arm installation for LH and RH sides while the tie rod end sub-assemblies are installed for both sides afterward. The installation requires the sub-assembly of steering column hole cover No. 1 followed by steering sliding yoke assembly and column hole cover silencer sheet. Move on to install the front wheel while tightening it to 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf) before positioning the wheels in a straight ahead direction. Proceed with installing the cowl top outer panel and front air shutter seal RH and front wiper motor with its link. Install the cowl top ventilator louver LH and RH before implementing the hood to cowl top seal and both front wiper arm and blade assemblies with the additional front wiper arm head caps. The completion of the project requires an inspection for adjusting the hood sub-assembly and a check and adjustment of the front wheel alignment.