Repair Procedure

1. Verify customer concern, specifically the location of the noise and root cause component, then move on to the procedures that apply.

2. Verify each repair when finished.

FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM

1. Replace front lower arm. Refer to appropriate Workshop Manual section 02-13 - FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL / INSTALLATION.

2. Perform toe-in inspection and adjustment. Refer to appropriate Workshop Manual section 02-11 - FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.

FRONT STABILIZER BUSHINGS

1. Raise the vehicle in the air.

WARNING:
Before working on the vehicle, make sure the vehicle's engine and exhaust are cooled down.

NOTE:
Do one side at a time, otherwise the stabilizer bar could shift out of position and make the repair more difficult.





2. Reach in through the access area just behind and in front of the cross-member and locate the front stabilizer bar bushings.

3. Remove the transverse member to make access easier to the left and right stabilizer bar brackets and bolts.





4. Remove the two bolts for the right front stabilizer bracket.





5. Remove the right front stabilizer bracket.





NOTE:
It may be necessary to use a screwdriver to pry the bracket off.





6. Remove the right front stabilizer bushing.





NOTE:
It may be necessary to lightly push or pull on the side of the stabilizer bar where it meets the stabilizer control link to allow clearance.





7. Clean the area on the stabilizer bar where the bushing goes.





8. Apply a light coating of locally sourced white lithium-soap based grease to the inner cylindrical surface of the new front bushings.





9. Install the new right front bushing.

10. Install the right front stabilizer bracket.

11. Align and install the bolts for the right front stabilizer bracket. Tightening torque: 40.3-53.9 Nm (29.8-39.7 ft-lbf)

NOTE:
It may be necessary to lightly push or pull on the side of the stabilizer bar where it meets the stabilizer control links to allow clearance.

12. Repeat steps 4-11 for the left front bushing.

13. Install the transverse member (if removed) and install the bolts.Tightening torque: four larger bolts to 36.3-53.9 Nm (26.8-39.7 ft-lbf) and one smaller bolt to 7.8-10.8 Nm (70-95 in-lbf)

REAR STABILIZER BUSHINGS

1. Raise the vehicle in the air.

WARNING:
Before working on the vehicle, make sure the vehicle's engine and exhaust are cooled down.

NOTE:
Do one side at a time, otherwise the stabilizer bar could shift out of position and make the repair more difficult.





2. Locate the rear stabilizer bar bushings.





3. Remove the two bolts for the left rear stabilizer bracket.

4. Remove the left rear stabilizer bracket.





NOTE:
It may be necessary to use a screwdriver to pry the bracket off.





5. Remove the left rear stabilizer bushing.





NOTE:
It may be necessary to lightly push or pull on the side of the stabilizer bar where it meets the stabilizer control links to allow clearance.





6. Clean the area on the stabilizer bar where the bushing goes.





7. Apply a light coating of locally sourced white lithium-soap based grease to the inner cylindrical surface of the new rear bushings.





8. Install the new left rear bushing.

9. Install the left rear stabilizer bracket.

10. Align and install the bolts for the left rear stabilizer bracket. Tightening torque: 40.3-53.9 Nm (29.8-39.7 ft-lbf)

NOTE:
It may be necessary to lightly push or pull on the side of the stabilizer bar where it meets the stabilizer control links to allow clearance.

11. Repeat steps 3-10 for the right side.