Front
Stabilizer Shaft Link ReplacementRemoval Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the stabilizer shaft link to stabilizer shaft retaining nut.
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link to lower control arm retaining nut.
Notice: Do not pry on the stabilizer shaft link. Use care when removing or installing the stabilizer shaft link in order to avoid tearing or puncturing the stabilizer shaft link boot. Damage to the stabilizer shaft link boot will lead to damage to the stabilizer shaft link.
4. Remove the stabilizer shaft link and washer.
Installation Procedure
Important: There is a washer between the stabilizer shaft link and the lower control arm made of hardened steel and has a felt inner liner. Only replace this washer with an identical washer, standard washers should not be used.
1. Install the stabilizer shaft link and the washer to the lower control arm.
2. Install the stabilizer shaft link to lower control arm retaining nut.
3. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the stabilizer shah.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Install the stabilizer shaft link to stabilizer shaft retaining nut.
Tighten the stabilizer shaft retaining nuts to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
5. Lower the vehicle.