Stabilizer Bar: Service and Repair

Stabilizer Bar and Link

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Use the hex holding feature to prevent the ball studs (upper ball joint, lower ball joint, tie-rod end and stabilizer bar links) from turning while removing and installing the nuts.

CAUTION: Do not hammer the ball studs to separate them from the wheel knuckle or stabilizer bar. Doing so can cause damage. Lightly tap the wheel knuckle or stabilizer bar to loosen the joints.

1. Remove the stabilizer bar link upper nuts.
^ To install, tighten to 133 Nm (98 ft. lbs.).
2. Remove the stabilizer bar link lower nuts.
^ To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
3. Remove the stabilizer bar links.
4. Remove the stabilizer bar bracket nuts, then remove the stabilizer bar.
^ To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.