Rear

REMOVAL
1. If equipped, turn the air suspension service switch, located in the luggage compartment, OFF.

WARNING: IF EQUIPPED, THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MUST BE TURNED OFF PRIOR TO HOISTING, JACKING OR TOWING AN AIR SUSPENSION VEHICLE. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN UNEXPECTED INFLATION OR DEFLATION OF THE AIR SPRINGS, WHICH CAN RESULT IN SHIFTING OF THE VEHICLE DURING THESE OPERATIONS.

CAUTION: The rear suspension fasteners are important parts because they effect performance of vital components and systems and can result in major service expense. They must be replaced with the same part number or an equivalent part if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Specified torque values must be used during reassembly to ensure proper retention of these parts. Orientation of the fasteners is also important on all rear suspension arms. Make sure the fasteners are installed in the same direction as when removed.





2. Mark the rear suspension shock absorber relative to the protective sleeve with the vehicle in a static, level ground position (curb height).
3. Raise and support the vehicle.





4. Use Hi-Lift Jack 014-00942 or equivalent to support the rear axle.

WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE AN AIR SPRING UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN THERE IS AIR PRESSURE IN THE AIR SPRING. DO NOT REMOVE ANY COMPONENTS SUPPORTING AN AIR SPRING WITHOUT EXHAUSTING THE AIR.

5. If equipped, release the air pressure from the air springs.





6. Remove both stabilizer bar link lower retaining nuts, washers and bushings.





7. Remove both stabilizer bar link upper retaining nuts, washers and bushings and remove the links.





8. Remove both stabilizer bar mounting bracket-to-axle bolts and remove the brackets and the stabilizer bar.

INSTALLATION
1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
2. Tighten the stabilizer bracket-to-axle bolts to 21-29 Nm (16-21 ft. lbs.).
3. Tighten the stabilizer bar link nuts to 21-29 Nm (16-21 ft. lbs.).