Front Suspension
Stabilizer Shaft Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tires and wheels.
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft retaining nuts.
4. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp mounting bolts.
5. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp from the stabilizer shaft insulator.
6. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators from the stabilizer shaft.
Important: Note the position of the bend in the stabilizer shaft.
7. Remove the engine protection shield.
8. Install a pole jack underneath the oil pan.
9. Insert a block of wood between the oil pan and the pole jack.
10. Raise the engine 10 mm measuring from the bottom of the oil pan to the rear edge of the transmission support crossmember.
Important: The jackstand should only be used to support the weight of the powertrain. DO NOT lift the entire weight of the front end of the vehicle by the jackstand.
11. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Notice: The stabilizer shaft must be installed with the bend down and away from the engine. If the stabilizer shaft is installed improperly, contact between the stabilizer shaft and oil filter may occur.
1. Install the stabilizer shaft to the vehicle, with the bend down and away from the engine. There may be a label on the shaft. If so, it should be on the LH side.
2. Lower the engine.
3. Remove the block of wood between the oil pan and the pole jack.
4. Remove the jackstand from underneath the oil pan.
5. Install the engine protection shield.
6. Install the stabilizer shaft insulators to the stabilizer shaft.
7. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp to the stabilizer shaft insulator.
8. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp mounting bolts.
Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp mounting bolts to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
9. Install the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft.
10. Install the tires and wheels.
11. Lower the vehicle.