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Front Suspension

Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (AWD)

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the front suspension crossmember.







2. Remove the 2 nuts and the 2 stabilizer shaft links (3) from the stabilizer shaft.
3. Remove the 4 bolts and the 2 stabilizer shaft clamps.
4. Remove the 2 stabilizer shaft insulators.
5. Remove the stabilizer shaft.



Installation Procedure
1. Position the stabilizer shaft on the crossmember.
2. Install the 2 stabilizer shaft insulators to the stabilizer shaft.
3. Install the 2 clamps and the 4 bolts to the insulators.
4. Install the crossmember to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Fastener Notice

5. Tighten the 4 bolts to the clamps.
Tighten the bolts to 19 Nm (14.0 ft. lbs.).





6. Install the stabilizer shaft links and the nuts (1, 2) to the stabilizer shaft and to the strut brackets.
Tighten the nuts to 74 Nm (54.6 ft. lbs.).