Stabilizer Bar: Service and Repair

STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the stabilizer links.




4. Remove the oil pan skid plate, if equipped.




5. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator bracket bolts (3).
6. Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket (2).
7. Remove the stabilizer shaft (4).
8. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators (1).
9. Inspect all of the parts for wear and damage.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the insulators (1) to the stabilizer shaft (4).

IMPORTANT: Place the insulators on the stabilizer shaft with the slits facing toward the front of the vehicle.

2. Install the stabilizer shaft (4).
3. Install the brackets (2) over the insulators and the stabilizer shaft.
4. Install insulator bracket bolts (3).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
1. Tighten the bolts to 33 N.m (24 lb ft), 15 series.
2. Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (39 lb ft), 25/35 series.

3. Install the stabilizer links.




4. Install the oil pan skid plate, if equipped.

Tighten
Tighten the oil pan skid plate retaining bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

5. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
6. Remove the safety stands
7. Lower the vehicle.