Rear Suspension

Stabilizer Bar and Link









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 fasteners with the same part number or an equivalent part must be installed if installation 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 of correct 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 they were in when removed.

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. Remove the 2 lower stabilizer bar link nuts, washers and bushings.
- Discard the nuts.

- To install, tighten the new nuts to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

3. Remove the 2 upper stabilizer bar link nuts, the washers and bushings, and the stabilizer bar links.
- Discard the nuts.

- To install, tighten the new nuts to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

4. Remove the 2 stabilizer bar bracket bolts, 2 brackets and the stabilizer bar.
- Discard the 2 bracket bolts.

- To install, tighten the new bolts to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).

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