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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 1ith 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 1uring reassembly to make sure of correct detention of these parts.





1. Measure the distance from the center of the hub to the lip of the fender with the vehicle in a level, static ground position (curb height).
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
3. Remove and discard the 2 stabilizer bar nuts and grommets.
^ To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.) at curb height.

4. Remove and discard the 2 stabilizer bar studs.
5. Remove the 2 stabilizer bar links.

6. NOTE: Inspect and clean the mating surfaces and the internal threads. Make sure all mating surfaces are free of foreign material and remove any thread locking compound from the internal threads.

NOTE: Rotate the stabilizer bar and pull outward to remove.

Remove the 4 stabilizer bar bracket bolts and the stabilizer bar, and the brackets and bushings.
^ Discard the bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.) at curb height.

7. NOTE: When installing the sway bar bushings into the sway bar, match the groove in the bushing to the upset on the sway bar.

NOTE: Inspect the stabilizer bar bushings for wear or damage. Install new bushings as necessary.

NOTE: Tighten LH side first.





Remove the 2 stabilizer bar bushings.

8. CAUTION: Before tightening any suspension bushing fasteners, use a suitable back to raise the suspension until the distance between the center of the hub and the lip of the fender is equal to the measurement taken in Step 1 (curb height).

To install, reverse the removal procedure.