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Front


Stabilizer Shaft Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.





3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link to stabilizer shaft retaining nuts.
4. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft links from the stabilizer shaft.
5. Remove the stabilizer shaft mounting bolts and brackets.
6. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators from the stabilizer shaft.
7. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the stabilizer shaft to the vehicle.
2. Install the stabilizer shaft insulators to the stabilizer shaft. Install the insulator to the stabilizer shaft with the slit facing rearward.

3. Install the stabilizer shaft brackets and mounting bolts.

Important: Do not tighten the bolts at this time.






4. Connect the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft.

5. Install the stabilizer shaft link retaining nuts.
^ Tighten the link nuts to 115 Nm (95 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the bracket bolts to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.


6. Install the tire and wheel.
7. Lower the vehicle.