Front Suspension

Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (RWD)

Removal Procedure


Notice: The ball stud must not rotate during disassembly or reassembly. Hand tools must be used to keep the ball stud from rotating. If air tools are used and the stud is allowed to rotate, damage to the ball stud and/or stud mounting hole may occur.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .




3. Disconnect the antilock brake system (ABS) sensor wiring harness from the stabilizer shaft links.




4. Remove the stabilizer shaft link to stabilizer shaft retaining nuts.
5. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft links from the stabilizer shaft.




6. Remove the stabilizer shaft mounting bolts (1) and brackets (2).
7. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the vehicle.
8. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators (3) from the stabilizer shaft.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the stabilizer shaft insulators (3) to the stabilizer shaft. Install the insulator to the stabilizer shaft with the slit facing rearward.
2. Install the stabilizer shaft to the vehicle.

Important: Do not tighten the bolts at this time.


3. Install the stabilizer shaft brackets (2) and mounting bolts (1).





Important: Apply threadlocker 242 or equivalent to the threads of the stabilizer shaft link.


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

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

5. Install the stabilizer shaft link retaining nuts.

* Tighten the link nuts to 125 N.m (92 lb ft).
* Tighten the bracket bolts to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).






6. Connect the ABS sensor wiring harness to the stabilizer links.
7. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
8. Lower the vehicle.