Front Suspension

Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Failure to disconnect intermediate shaft from rack and pinion stub shaft can result In damage to steering gear and/or Intermediate shaft. This damage can cause loss of steering control which could result in personal injury.

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the left tire and wheel assembly.





3. Remove the insulator clamp bolts and the clamps from the frame.





4. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft links from the stabilizer shaft.
5. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the left side of the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Loosely install the stabilizer shaft to the vehicle.
2. Connect the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft. Do not tighten at this time.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





3. Install the insulator clamps and bolts to the frame.
Tighten the stabilizer shaft clamp bolts to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
4. Tighten the stabilizer link nuts.
Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nut to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the left tire and wheel assembly.
6. Lower the vehicle.