Front

Stabilizer Bar

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are important 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 must be installed if installation is necessary. Do not use a new 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.

NOTE: Make sure the steering wheel is in the unlocked position.

NOTE: The stabilizer bushing and bracket are part of the stabilizer bar assembly. Toe stabilizer bar will not turn easily in the bushing.





1. Remove the bolts and the engine roll restrictor (if equipped).
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.

3. CAUTION: Do not use popover tools to remove the nut. Damage to the stabilizer link ball joint or boot can occur.

NOTE: To remove the nut, first loosen the nut, then use the hex holding feature to prevent the ball joint from turning while removing the nut.





Remove and discard the nuts. Disconnect the stabilizer bar links.





4. Remove and discard the nuts.





5. Loosen the nuts. Remove the catalytic converter.
^ Support the converter-to-muffler pipe.

6. Using suitable jack stands, support the front subframe.





7. Remove and discard the nuts.





8. Remove and discard the bolts.

9. NOTE: Support the steering gear before lowering the subframe.

Lower the rear of the front subframe approximately 102 mm (4 inches).





10. Remove the bolts and the stabilizer bar and insulator assembly. Discard the bolts.
11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Use new fasteners.