Rear Suspension

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to WHEEL REMOVAL in TIRES AND WHEELS.
3. Remove the rear right stabilizer shaft link bolts.
4. Remove the rear left stabilizer shaft link bolts.
5. Remove the insulator brackets and the bolts from the stabilizer shaft (2).
6. Remove the stabilizer shaft (2) from the rear suspension support (1).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the stabilizer shaft (2).
2. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator brackets and hand the bolts. Do not tighten the nuts at this time.
3. Install the right and left rear stabilizer shaft link nuts.

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.

Tighten
^ Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nuts to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator bracket bolts to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).

4. install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to WHEEL INSTALLATION in TIRES AND WHEELS.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Adjust the wheel toe angle. Refer to FRONT TOE ADJUSTMENT (FRONT TOE) AND FRONT TOE ADJUSTMENT (REAR TOE) in WHEEL ALIGNMENT.