Front Suspension

Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft links.
4. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator clamps mounting bolts (4).
5. Remove the stabilizer shaft clamps (3).
6. Remove the stabilizer shaft (5).
7. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators (2).





Important: The stabilizer shaft insulator stud may come out of the frame when removing stabilizer shaft insulator mounting nuts.

8. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator clamps mounting bolts (3).
9. Remove the stabilizer shaft clamps (4).
10. Remove the stabilizer shaft (2).
11. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators (5).
12. Inspect all of the parts for wear and damage.

Installation Procedure





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

1. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

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

2. Install the stabilizer shaft insulators (5) to the stabilizer shaft (2).
3. Install the stabilizer shaft (2).
4. Install the stabilizer shaft clamps (4) over the insulators and the stabilizer shaft (2).
5. Install stabilizer shaft insulator clamps mounting bolts (3).

Tighten the bolts to 46 N.m (34 lb ft).





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

6. Install the stabilizer shaft insulators (2).
7. Install the stabilizer shaft (5).
8. Install the stabilizer shaft clamps (3).
9. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator clamps mounting bolts (4).

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

10. Install the stabilizer shaft links.
11. Install the tire and wheel.
12. Lower the vehicle.