Disconnecting Stabilizer Bar

DISCONNECTING STABILIZER BAR





WARNING: The disconnecting stabilizer bar unit (2) is not serviced separately from the bar (4). Do not disassemble this unit (2) from the stabilizer bar (4).

NOTE: The stabilizer links (3), stabilizer bar retainers/ bushings (1) and the stabilizer bar as a complete unit only are serviceable. The new bar consists of the disconnecting unit (2) and electronic actuator attached as an assembly to the bar.

1. Position the stabilizer bar (4) on the frame rail and install the retainers with bushings and bolts (1). Ensure the bar is centered with equal spacing on both sides.
2. Tighten the retainer bolts (1) to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).





NOTE: The seal must be clean and intact in the electrical connector when reconnecting to the actuator.

3. Reconnect the electronic actuator electrical connector (4) for the disconnecting stabilizer bar (5).




4. Install links (1) and nuts (3) to the stabilizer bar (2). Hold the link shaft with a wrench and tighten the nuts to 149 Nm (110 ft. lbs.).
5. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
6. Using a scan tool program the new stabilizer bar to the vehicle.