Front Suspension

Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle, allowing the front suspension to hang free. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies.
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft links.
4. Remove the tie rods (3) from the steering knuckles (6).





5. Remove the transmission mount through (1) bolt from the rear transmission mount.
6. Remove the power steering line bracket from the suspension crossmember.





7. Remove the bolts (1) from the clamps (2) attaching the stabilizer shaft (3) to the crossmember (4).





8. Support the rear of the crossmember (4) with an adjustable jack stand.
9. Remove the control arm to body bolts (3).
10. Loosen the front bolts (5) on the crossmember (4).
11. Remove the rear crossmember to body bolts.
12. Lower the crossmember (4) three inches by adjusting the jack stands down.





13. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the stabilizer shaft to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





2. Install the front crossmember bolts (5).
^ Tighten the front crossmember bolts to 245 Nm (180 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the control arm to body bolts (3).
^ Tighten the control arm to body bolts to 245 Nm (180 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the rear crossmember body bolts.
^ Tighten the rear crossmember bolts to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).





5. Install the clamps (2) and the bolts (1) to the stabilizer shaft (3).
^ Tighten the bolts to 66 Nm (49 ft. lbs.).





6. Install the power steering line bracket to the suspension crossmember.
7. Install the transmission mount through bolt (1) to the rear transmission mount.
^ Tighten the bolt to 120 Nm (89 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the tie rods (3) to the steering knuckles (6).
9. Install the stabilizer shaft links. .
10. Install the tire and wheel assemblies.
11. Lower the vehicle.