Rear Suspension

Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (GNC)

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.

3. Remove the rear muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Dual) Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Dual)Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Single) Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Single).

4. Remove the rear suspension control arm bolts from the body. Refer to Rear Suspension Control Arm Replacement Rear Suspension Control Arm Replacement.

5. Remove the rear spring.

6. Remove the park brake cables from the trailing arms. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement Removal and Replacement.

7. Without disconnecting the hydraulic brake hose from the caliper, remove and support the brake caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement Rear Brake Caliper Replacement.

8. Remove the lower shock absorber bolts. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (GNC) Shock Absorber Replacement (GNC).

9. Support and secure adjustable jack stands to the rear support.

10. Mark up support position to body with spray paint.





11. Remove the mounting bolts (1) for the support. Refer to Rear Suspension Support Replacement (GNC).

12. Lower the support enough to gain access to the rear stabilizer shaft insulator clamps mounting bolts.





13. Remove the stabilizer shaft (1) from the stabilizer shaft link (2). Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (GNC) Rear Suspension.





14. Remove and discard the stabilizer shaft bolts (1). Replace with NEW only.

15. Remove the stabilizer shaft assembly (4) from the support (5).

Installation Procedure





1. Load the suspension with the proper jack stand before tightening the bolts to specifications.

2. Install the stabilizer shaft (4) on the support (5).

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

3. Install NEW clamp bolts (1) and tighten to:

* First Pass: 22 Nm (16 lb ft).

* Final Pass: plus 30 degrees.





4. Install the stabilizer shaft (1) to stabilizer shaft link (2). Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (GNC) Rear Suspension.

5. Raise the rear support back into position.





6. Install the rear support bolts (1). Refer to Rear Suspension Support Replacement (GNC).

7. Install the lower shock absorber mounting bolts. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (GNC) Shock Absorber Replacement (GNC).

8. Install the rear brake calipers. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement Rear Brake Caliper Replacement.

9. Install the rear suspension control arm bolts to the body. Refer to Rear Suspension Control Arm Replacement Rear Suspension Control Arm Replacement.

10. Install the rear springs.

11. Remove the adjustable jack stands from the rear support.

12. Install the park brake cables on the trailing arms. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement Removal and Replacement.

13. Install the rear muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Dual) Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Dual)Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Single) Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Single).

14. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.

15. Lower the vehicle.