Front
STABILIZER BARREMOVAL
Note: To service the stabilizer bar the vehicle should be on a drive on hoist. The vehicle suspension must be at curb height for stabilizer bar installation.
1. Remove the stabilizer link upper nut and remove the retainers and grommets.
2. Remove the stabilizer bar retainer bolts (5) and nuts (4) also remove the retainers (5) from the frame sway bar and remove the bar (6).
3. If necessary, remove the bushings from the stabilizer bar.
INSTALLATION
Note: To service the stabilizer bar the vehicle must be on a drive on hoist. The vehicle suspension must be at curb height for stabilizer bar installation.
1. If removed, install the bushings on the stabilizer bar.
2. Position the stabilizer bar (6) on the frame crossmember brackets and install the bracket and bolts (5) finger-tight.
Note: Check the alignment of the bar to ensure there is no interference with the either frame rail or chassis component. Spacing should be equal on both sides.
3. Install the stabilizer bar (6) to the stabilizer link (7) and install the grommets and retainers.
4. Tighten the brackets to the frame and tighten to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the nuts to the stabilizer link and tighten to 169 Nm (125 ft. lbs.).