Rear Suspension

Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the rear tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the spare tire.




4. Insert a wrench (1) on the stabilizer shaft link (2) so as not to allow the stabilizer shaft link to rotate when removing or installing the retaining nut.





Note: It maybe necessary to apply a small amount of penetrating oil to the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut prior to removal.

5. Remove the upper stabilizer shaft link retaining nut with washer (1) and bushing (2).




6. Remove the stabilizer shaft clamp bolt (1) and the clamp (2).




7. Remove the stabilizer shaft (1) from the stabilizer shaft link (2).





Note: It maybe necessary to maneuver the stabilizer shaft in such away to remove it from the vehicle.

8. Remove the stabilizer shaft (1) and bushing (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the bushing (2) on the stabilizer shaft (1).
2. Maneuver the stabilizer shaft in such away to properly install it on the frame.




3. Install the stabilizer shaft (1) on the stabilizer shaft link (2).





Note: In steps 4 and 5, DO NOT tighten the bolts or nuts to specifications. Leave the bolts and nut loose.

4. Install the stabilizer shaft clamp (2) and the bolts (1).
5. Install the bushing (2) and the upper stabilizer shaft link retaining nut with washer (1).




6. Insert a wrench (1) on the stabilizer shaft link (2) so as not to allow the stabilizer shaft link to rotate when removing or installing the retaining nut.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

7. Tighten the upper stabilizer shaft link retaining nut.

Tighten the retaining nut to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).

8. Tighten the stabilizer shaft clamp bolts.

Tighten the clamp bolts nut to 50 Nm (16 lb ft).

9. Install the spare tire.
10. Install the rear tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
11. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.