Front 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 tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (Front Suspension).
4. For 4WD and G1, perform the following procedure:
1. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator clamps mounting bolts (4).
2. Remove the stabilizer shaft clamps (3).
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft (5).
4. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators (2).
5. For G2 and G3, perform the following procedure:
Note: The stabilizer shaft insulator stud may come out of the frame when removing stabilizer shaft insulator mounting nuts.
1. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator clamps mounting bolts (3).
2. Remove the stabilizer shaft clamps (4).
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft (2).
4. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators (5).
6. Inspect all of the parts for wear and damage.
Installation Procedure
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
1. For G2 and G3, perform the following procedure:
1. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
Note: 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) and tighten to 46 Nm (34 lb ft).
2. For 4WD and G1, perform the following procedure:
Note: Place the stabilizer shaft insulators on the stabilizer shaft with the slits facing toward the front of the vehicle.
1. Install the stabilizer shaft insulators (2).
2. Install the stabilizer shaft (5).
3. Install the stabilizer shaft clamps (3).
4. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator clamps mounting bolts (4) and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
3. Install the stabilizer shaft links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (Front Suspension).
4. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
5. Lower the vehicle.