Front Suspension

Stabilizer Bar









Removal and Installation

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is 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 correct retention of these parts.

1. WARNING: Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in Fire Suppression System. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury Procedures.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.

Remove the 2 lower nuts and disconnect the stabilizer bar links from the stabilizer bar.

- Discard the nuts.

- To install, tighten the new nuts to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

3. Remove the 4 nuts, the 2 brackets and the stabilizer bar.
- Discard the nuts.

- To install, tighten the new nuts to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).

4. WARNING: If the vehicle is equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to Fire Suppression System. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury Description and Operation.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

5. If equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system.