Stabilizer Bar: Service and Repair

STABILIZER BAR

REMOVAL

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 bar link (1) upper nuts and remove the retainers and grommets.
2. Remove the stabilizer bar retainer, bolts(2) and retainers from the frame crossmember and remove the bar.





3. If necessary, remove the bushings from the stabilizer bar Do not cut the old bushings off the stabilizer bar use a mixture of soapy water in order to aid in sliding the bushing off.

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 using a mixture of soapy water or equivalent in order to slide the bushing over the bar with ease Do not cut the new bushing for installation.





2. Position the stabilizer bar on the frame crossmember brackets and install the bracket and bolts finger-tight (2).

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 to the stabilizer link (1) and install the grommets and retainers.
4. Install the nuts to the stabilizer link and tighten to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
5. Tighten the brackets to the frame to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).