OEM 2009 Scion xD Front Cross-Member

2009 Scion xD Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to install the Front Cross-Member on 2009 Scion xD?

  A: You should start the front suspension member installation by attaching the front suspension member dumper weight through 2 bolts which need proper torque of 32 Nm (326 kgf-cm, 24 ft-lbf). The engine moving control rod requires installation through a bolt which must reach 100 Nm (1020 kgf-cm, 74 ft-lbf) torque once the transaxle side has been temporarily secured. The front lower suspension arm sub-assemblies for left and right sides should be temporarily tightened after installing 2 clips on the engine moving control rod cover. The installation sequence starts with front stabilizer bar followed by both front stabilizer brackets No.1 LH and RH. The same left-hand side protocol applies. Install the power steering gear onto the front suspension crossmember with 2 bolts combined with 2 nuts yet avoid allowing the nut to rotate as you torque them to 96 Nm (979 kgf-cm, 71 ft-lbf). Add a transmission jack under the front suspension crossmember to support it prior to utilizing six bolts for provisional attachment to the body. Specially designed 09670-00011 tool should enter datum holes of front suspension crossmembers RH and LH one at a time to torque bolts A, B, and C to 70 Nm (714 kgf-cm, 52 ft-lbf), 160 Nm (1631 kgf-cm, 118 ft-lbf), 95 Nm (969 kgf-cm, 70 ft-lbf) respectively when used vertically. After installing the engine control moving rod with 120 Nm bolt torque (1224 kgf-cm, 89 lbf) the technician must continue by installing both front lower suspension arm sub-assemblies with the same procedure. Repetition will prevail in your installation of the front stabilizer link assemblies and tie rod end sub-assemblies to both sides. Position the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly by securing clips around it first before placing the sliding yoke on the intermediate shaft according to matchmarks. Fasten this setup with a torque of 35 Nm (360 kgf-cm, 26 ft-lbf). The installation begins with attaching the column hole cover silencer sheet through two clips while placing the floor carpet and finishing with torquing the front wheel to 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf). With both wheels facing forward keep the suspension stable while completing full torques on all front lower suspension arm sub-assembly units. Uphold the installation of the outer cowl top panel alongside the front air shutter seal on the right-hand side followed by windshield wiper motor and link, cowl top ventilator louvers for both left and right sides, hood to cowl top seal and front wiper arm assemblies (LH and RH with their respective front wiper arm head caps). Secure the hood sub-assembly using provisional bolt installation along with required adjustments to its position. The last steps include confirming straight front wheels before checking both ABS speed sensor signals and VSC sensor signals and performing front wheel alignment inspection and adjustments.