Rear Suspension

STABILIZER BAR AND LINK





Removal and Installation

Caution:
^ Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number or an equivalent part must be installed, if installation is necessary. Do not use a part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove and discard the 2 stabilizer bar link-to-stabilizer bar bolts and nuts.
^ To install, tighten to 70 N-m (7.1 kgf-m, 52 ft-lbf).
3. Remove and discard the 2 stabilizer bar link-to-frame bolts and nuts and remove the stabilizer bar links.
^ To install, tighten to 70 N-m (7.1 kgf-m, 52 ft-lbf).
4. Remove the 4 stabilizer bar bracket bolts and then remove the stabilizer bar, bushings and brackets.
^ To install, tighten to 40 N-m (4.1 kgf-m, 30 ft-lbf).
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.