Rear Suspension

Repair Instructions



Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the rear suspension crossmember and the rear drive module as an assembly.





2. Use paint in order to place match marks on the stabilizer shaft insulators (6,13) and on the stabilizer shaft (14).
3. Remove the 4 bolts (3,4,8,9).
4. Remove the 2 stabilizer shaft insulator brackets (5,7).
5. Remove the 2 stabilizer shaft insulators (6,13).
6. Remove the 2 nuts (2,10) from the link studs.
7. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the rear suspension crossmember.

Installation Procedure





1. If you are replacing the stabilizer shaft (14) or the insulators (6,13), copy the match marks from the old components to the new components.
2. Position the stabilizer shaft on the rear suspension crossmember.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the 2 nuts (2,10) in order to retain the shaft to the link studs.
^ Tighten the nuts to 44 Nm (32.5 ft. lbs.).
4. Align the match marks and install the insulators to the shaft.
5. Install the brackets to the insulators.
6. Install the 4 bolts (3,4,8,9) to the brackets.
^ Tighten the bolts to 18 Nm (13.3 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the rear suspension crossmember and the rear drive module as an assembly.