Stabilizer Bar: Service and Repair

Stabilizer Bar and Link

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Use the hex holding feature to prevent the ball studs (upper control arm, lower control arm 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.

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect the performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation is necessary. Do not use a new part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

1. Remove and discard the 2 stabilizer bar link-to-stabilizer bar nuts.
^ To install, tighten to 133 Nm (98 ft. lbs.).

2. Remove and discard the 2 stabilizer bar link-to-lower control arm nuts.
^ To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).

3. Remove the stabilizer bar link.
4. Remove and discard the 4 stabilizer bar-to-frame nuts.
^ To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).

5. Remove the stabilizer bar from the vehicle.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Always install new: Stabilizer bar-to-link nuts. Stabilizer bar-to-lower control arm nuts. Stabilizer bar-to-frame nuts.