Front

Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





2. Remove the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft retaining nuts.

Notice: Do not pry on the stabilizer shaft link. Use care when removing or installing the stabilizer shaft link in order to avoid tearing or puncturing the stabilizer shaft link boot. Damage to the stabilizer shaft link boot will lead to damage to the stabilizer shaft link.





3. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft links from the stabilizer shaft.





4. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp mounting bolts.
5. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp from the stabilizer shaft insulator.
6. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the vehicle.
7. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators from the stabilizer shaft.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the stabilizer shaft insulators to the stabilizer shaft.
2. Install the stabilizer shaft to the vehicle.
3. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp to the stabilizer shaft insulator.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp mounting bolts.
Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp mounting bolts to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).





5. Install the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft.





6. Install the stabilizer shaft links to stabilizer shaft retaining nuts.
Tighten the stabilizer shaft links to stabilizer shaft retaining nuts to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
7. Lower the vehicle.