Rear

Stabilizer Bar and Link





Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement 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.

CAUTION: Orientation of the suspension fasteners is important. Make sure the fasteners are installed in the same direction as they were in when removed.





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. CAUTION: The upper arm outboard bolt must be installed with the bolt head toward the front of the vehicle or wheel damage can occur.





Remove and discard the outboard nut and bolt from both upper arms.
^ To install, tighten to 275 Nm (203 ft. lbs.) at curb height.

4. Remove the stabilizer bar link nut and grommet, stud and link assembly.
^ Discard the nut and grommet.
^ To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) at curb height.

5. Remove and discard the 4 stabilizer bar bracket nuts.
^ To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).

6. Remove the 2 stabilizer bar brackets and the 2 stabilizer bar bushings.





7. Remove the 4 stabilizer bar bracket studs.
^ For the front studs, push the stud down and slide the stud toward the rear of the vehicle.
^ For the rear studs, push the stud down and slide the stud toward the front of the vehicle.





8. Disconnect the fuel vapor line.





9. Unclip the fuel vapor line from the fuel tank and position aside.

10. CAUTION: Extreme care must be exercised when removing and installing the stabilizer bar on vehicles equipped with rear air conditioning (A/C) and/or rear beating or damage to the A/C lines and rear heater hoses can occur.





With the aid of an assistant, remove the stabilizer bar from the LH side of the vehicle.

11. CAUTION: Before tightening the stabilizer bar link nuts, use a suitable jack 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.