Rear Suspension

Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.





3. Remove the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft retaining nuts.

4. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft links from the stabilizer shaft.

Notice: Do not pry on the stabilizer shaft link. Use care when removing or installing the stabilizer shaft link in order to avoid tearing or puncturing the stabilizer shaft link boot. Damage to the stabilizer shaft link boot will lead to damage to the stabilizer shaft link.






5. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp mounting nuts.
6. Remove the stabilizer shaft.
7. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the stabilizer shaft insulators.
2. Install the stabilizer shaft.

3. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp mounting nuts.
Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp mounting nuts to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.






4. Connect the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft. Hand tighten only.
5. Install the stabilizer shaft links to stabilizer shaft retaining nuts.
Tighten the stabilizer shaft links to stabilizer shaft retaining nuts to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the tire and wheel.
7. Lower the vehicle.