OEM 2010 Scion xD Front Cross-Member

2010 Scion xD Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to install the Front Cross-Member on 2010 Scion xD?

  A: The first step to install the front suspension member involves attaching the front suspension member dumper weight through 2 bolts that need a torque of 32 Nm (326 kgf-cm 24 ft-lbf). When installing the engine moving control rod secure it with a bolt which requires 100 Nm torque (1020 kgf-cm, 74 ft-lbf) on automatic and manual transaxles while temporarily tightening the transaxle side before achieving final torque. The installation of the engine moving control rod cover requires application of 2 clips to secure it in position. Install the front stabilizer bar and brackets on both sides after intermediately tightening the front lower suspension sub-assembly bolts of the LH and RH sides. Screw two bolts into the power steering gear to the front suspension crossmember through two nuts following a torque requirement of 96 Nm (979 kgf-cm, 71 ft-lbf). Perform this operation while monitoring to prevent nut rotation. After securing the front suspension crossmember with a transmission jack install the 6 bolts temporarily then use Special Service Tool: 09670-00011 to tighten the resulting torques of 70 Nm (714 kgf-cm, 52 ft-lbf), 160 Nm (1631 kgf-cm, 118 ft-lbf), and 95 Nm (969 kgf-cm, 70 ft-lbf) by inserting the tool vertically on bolts A, B, and C respectively. The engine moving control rod needs a bolt installed with torque set to 120 Nm (1224 kgf-cm, 89 ft-lbf). After this step install the front lower suspension arm sub-assemblies for both sides. The installer should then build both front stabilizer link assemblies and tie rod end sub-assemblies for either side. Fitting of the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly requires clipping installation while maintaining the lip free from damage. Stick to matchmarks and fix the steering sliding yoke to intermediate shaft by tightening it up to 35 Nm (360 kgf-cm, 26 ft-lbf). The floors require the column hole cover silencer sheet installed with two clips before applying the floor carpet. Fasten the front wheel while applying 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf) of torque then aim both wheels straight ahead before stabilizing the suspension system. Both sides of front lower suspension arm sub-assemblies require full tightness. Integration of Parts includes the outer cowl top panel combined with front air shutter seal RH and windshield wiper motor alongside its link followed by cowl top ventilator louvers installation on both sides and completion with the hood to cowl top seal and front wiper arm assemblies to both sides that are equipped with front wiper arm head caps. Use 4 bolts to fasten the hood sub-assembly provisionally while inspecting the hood for adjustments according to manufacturing specifications. To finish the procedure use a straightedge on the front wheels before inspecting and adjusting the front wheel alignment and testing the VSC sensor signal.