Front Suspension
Stabilizer Shaft Link ReplacementRemoval Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the to the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut.
4. Remove the retainers from the stabilizer shaft link bolt.
5. Remove the grommets from the stabilizer shaft link bolt.
6. Remove the following parts from the stabilizer shaft link bolt:
6.1. The grommet
6.2. The retainer
6.3. The spacer
6.4. The retainer
6.5. The grommet
Installation Procedure
1. Install the retainers and the grommets to the stabilizer shaft link bolt. Position the parts correctly.
2. Install the stabilizer shaft link bolt through the lower control arm hole. Stack the parts in the following order:
2.1. The grommet
2.2. The retainer
2.3. The spacer
2.4. The retainer
2.5. The grommet
3. Install the stabilizer shaft link bolt through the upper control arm hole.
4. Install the grommets to the stabilizer shaft link bolt.
5. Install the retainers to the stabilizer shaft link bolt.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
6. Install the to the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut to the stabilizer shaft link bolt until the nut meet the end of the bolt threads.
Tighten the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
8. Lower the vehicle.