Front

Removal Procedure

- Tools Required
- J24319-B Universal Steering Linkage Puller

1. Raise and support the vehicle by the frame. Allow the control arms to hang free. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the front wheels and tires. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
3. Remove the front exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold and from the intermediate exhaust hangers. Refer to Front Pipe Replacement in Engine Exhaust.





4. Remove the left and right stabilizer link bolts.





5. Remove the left and right stabilizer shaft brackets.





6. Use the J24319-B in order to remove the left tie rod end (1) from the steering knuckle (2).





7. Turn the right strut completely to the left. Guide the stabilizer shaft out the right side of the vehicle in an upward direction.
8. Remove the stabilizer shaft (3) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the stabilizer shaft (3) into position.





2. Loosely install the following components:
2.1. The left and right stabilizer shaft insulators
2.2. The brackets
2.3. The bolts





3. Loosely install the stabilizer link components.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the left tie rod end to the knuckle. Tighten
- Tighten the bracket bolts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten the stabilizer link nut to 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten the tie rod end to knuckle.
- Tighten the nuts to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
The maximum torque for cotter pin alignment is 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.). Do NOT back off of the nut in order to insert the cotter pin.
5. Install the cotter pins into the tie rod ends.
6. Install the front exhaust pipe to the manifold. Refer to Front Pipe Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
Tighten the manifold bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the front wheels and tires. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
8. Lower the vehicle.