Front Suspension

Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J 24319-B Universal Steering Linkage Puller

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the front tires and wheels.
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft links.
4. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators.





5. Remove the left outer tie rod retaining nut.
6. Use the J 24319-B in order to remove the left tie rod end (1) from the steering knuckle (2).
7. Remove the exhaust manifold pipe.
8. Turn the left strut completely to the left. Guide the stabilizer shaft out the left side of the vehicle between the body and the strut.





9. Remove the stabilizer shaft (3) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the stabilizer shaft (3) to the vehicle.
2. Install the exhaust manifold pipe.





3. Loosely install the following components:
1. The left and right stabilizer shaft insulators
2. The stabilizer shaft insulator brackets
3. The stabilizer shaft bracket bolts
4. Install the stabilizer shaft links.





5. Install the left tie rod end (1) to the steering knuckle.

6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the following components.
^ Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator bracket bolts to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the outer tie rod end to steering knuckle retaining nut to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) plus an additional 180 degrees.
7. Install the front tires and wheels.
8. Lower the vehicle.