Stabilizer Bar: Service and Repair

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

Important: When you remove parts from the right side and the left side of the vehicle, keep the parts separated.





2. Remove the nuts from the link bolt spacer assembly.
3. Remove the link bolts.
4. Remove the spacer assemblies.





5. Remove the stabilizer bolts.
6. Remove the stabilizer brackets.
7. Remove the stabilizer shaft.
8. Remove the rubber insulators.
9. Inspect all of the parts for wear and damage.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Important: Place the bushings on the stabilizer shaft with the slits facing toward the front of the vehicle.





1. Install the rubber insulators to the stabilizer shaft.
2. Install the stabilizer shaft.
3. Install the stabilizer brackets over the bushings and the stabilizer shaft.
4. Install the stabilizer shaft bracket bolts to the brackets and the frame.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).

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.





5. Install the spacer assemblies.
6. Install the link bolt assemblies.
7. Install the nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).

8. Lower the vehicle.