Front Suspension

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
^ Tools Required:
- J 6627-A Wheel Stud and Tie Rod Remover

1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with suitable safety stands.





2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the nut and the washer.
4. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the stabilizer link. Using the J 6627-A, separate the stabilizer link from the stabilizer end.
5. Remove the nuts, the washers, the clamp bolts, and the clamps.
6. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the axle.
7. Remove the insulator from the stabilizer shaft.
8. Remove the nut, the retainer, and the insulator.
9. Remove the stabilizer link from the frame bracket.
^ Pull the link from the bracket.
^ Another insulator and retainer will come off of the link.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Install the stabilizer link to the frame bracket.
1.1. Slide a retainer and an insulator onto the link.
1.2. Insert the link into the proper hole in the frame bracket.
2. Install the insulator, the retainer, and the nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut until the distance between each retainer is 38 mm (1.5 in).

NOTICE: Always use the correct fastener in the proper location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application. The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and joint clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When you install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the stabilizer shaft to the front axle.
4. Install the insulators onto the stabilizer shaft.
5. Install the clamps, the clamp bolts, the washers, and the nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 29 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).

6. Install the stabilizer shaft to the stabilizer link.
7. Install the washer and the nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.).

8. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
9. Lower the vehicle.