Rear Suspension

Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure

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

2. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.





3. Remove the left and right stabilizer shaft link nuts from the stabilizer shaft links (1).





4. Remove the insulator brackets (3) and the bolts from the stabilizer shaft (1).

5. Remove the stabilizer shaft (1) from the rear suspension support.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the stabilizer shaft (1) to the rear suspension support.

2. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator brackets (3) and hand tighten the bolts. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.





Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

3. Install the right and left stabilizer shaft link nuts to the stabilizer shaft links (1).

* Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nuts to 52 Nm (38 lb ft).

* Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator bracket nuts to 48 Nm (35 lb ft).

4. Install the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.

5. Lower the vehicle.