Rear Suspension

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with safety stands.





2. Remove the top bolts from the stabilizer links.
3. Remove the stabilizer links from the frame brackets.





4. Remove the nuts from the stabilizer clamps.
5. Remove the stabilizer clamps. The stabilizer shaft assembly will be clear from the vehicle.
6. Remove the insulator from the stabilizer shaft.





7. Remove the following components from the link assembly:
^ The lower link nuts
^ The washers
^ The bolts
8. Remove the link from the insulator and the stabilizer assembly. Pry open the lower link in order to obtain clearance from the link insulator.
9. Remove the link insulator from the stabilizer shaft.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the link insulators to the stabilizer shaft.
2. Install the link assembly to the link insulator.
3. Install the link bolts, the washers, and the nuts. Do not tighten the bolts.
4. Install the clamp insulators
5. Install the stabilizer shaft to the anchor plate.
6. Install the clamp over the insulator onto the anchor plate studs.
7. Install the clamp washers and the nuts.
8. Install the stabilizer links to the frame brackets.

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.

9. Install the upper link bolts and the nuts.

Tighten
^ Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the clamp nuts to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the lower link nuts to 18 Nm (14 ft. lbs.).

10. Remove the safety stands.
11. Lower the vehicle.