Rear

Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.





3. 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.

4. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft links from the stabilizer shaft.





5. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp mounting nuts.
6. Remove the stabilizer shaft.
7. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the stabilizer shaft insulators.
2. Install the stabilizer shaft.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp mounting nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp mounting nuts to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).

4. Connect the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft.





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

Tighten
Tighten the stabilizer shaft links to stabilizer shaft retaining nuts to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).

6. Install the tire and wheel.
7. Lower the vehicle.

Important: The jackstand should only be used to support the weight of the powertrain. DO NOT lift the entire weight of the front end of the vehicle by the jackstand.