Stabilizer Bar: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Allow the suspension to freely hang.
2. Remove the front tire and the wheel assemblies. Refer to WHEEL REMOVAL.
3. Remove the nuts attaching the stabilizer shafts (1) to the stabilizer links (4-8).
4. Remove the clamps (2) attaching the stabilizer shaft to the suspension support assemblies.
5. Remove the rear and center bolts from the suspension support assemblies, and loosen the front bolts (8).
6. Remove the stabilizer shaft with insulators (4).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the stabilizer shaft (1) with insulators (3) into the vehicle.
2. Install the clamps (2) attaching the stabilizer shaft (1) to the suspension support assemblies and hand tighten.
3. Install the suspension support assemblies into position and install the bolts (3-5) by hand tightening.
4. Install the nuts attaching the stabilizer shaft to the stabilizer links (9).

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).

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.

5. Tighten the suspension support bolts-the rear first, the center second, the front third-to specifications.

Tighten
^ Tighten the center bolts first to 120 Nm (89 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the front bolts second to 120 Nm (89 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the rear bolts third to 120 Nm (89 ft. lbs.).

6. Install and tighten the clamp nuts to specifications.

Tighten
^ Tighten the stabilizer shaft to clamp nuts to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the stabilizer shaft to control arm nuts to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).

7. Install the front tire and the wheel assemblies. Refer to WHEEL INSTALLATION.
8. Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS.