Front Suspension

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

^ Tools Required
- J 24319-B Universal Steering Linkage

1. Raise the vehicle and support the vehicle by the frame. Allow the control arms to hang free.
2. Remove the front wheels and tires.





3. Remove the left and right stabilizer link bolts.





4. Remove the left and right stabilizer shaft brackets.





5. Use the J 24319-B in order to remove the left tie rod end (1) from the steering knuckle (2).
6. Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold and from the intermediate exhaust hangers. Lower the exhaust pipe.
7. Turn the right strut completely to the left. Guide the stabilizer shaft out the right side of the vehicle in an upward direction.
8. Remove the stabilizer out the center of the vehicle stabilizer shaft from the vehicle.





9. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Install the stabilizer shaft (3) into position.





2. Loosely install the following components:
2.1. The left and right stabilizer shaft insulators
2.2. The brackets
2.3. The bolts





3. Loosely install the stabilizer link components.

NOTICE: Always use the correct fastener in the proper location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application. The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and joint clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When you install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and systems.

4. Install the tie rod ends to the knuckles.

Tighten
Tighten the bracket bolts to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
Tighten the stabilizer link nut to 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
Tighten the tie rod end to knuckle
Tighten the nuts to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).

The maximum torque for cotter pin alignment is 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.). Do NOT back off of the nut in order to insert the cotter pin.
5. Install the cotter pins into the tie rod ends.
6. Install the exhaust pipe to the manifold. Refer to Exhaust.

Tighten the manifold bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).

7. Install the front wheels and tires.

Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).

8. Lower the vehicle.