Rear Suspension

Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
2. Scribe a line on the rear camber adjust bolts (both left and right).
3. Remove the rear axle toe link. Refer to Rear Suspension Link Replacement - Toe Link Service and Repair.
4. Remove the rear axle tie rod bracket brace. Refer to Rear Axle Tie Rod Bracket Brace Replacement Rear Suspension.
5. Remove the muffler. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LE5 or LE9 With MH8) Exhaust Muffler ReplacementExhaust Muffler Replacement (2.4L, 3.5L, and 3.9L) Exhaust Muffler ReplacementExhaust Muffler Replacement (LY7, LZ9) Exhaust Muffler Replacement.




6. Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket bolts.
7. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators from the stabilizer shaft.




8. Remove the stabilizer link to knuckle bolts.
9. Remove the stabilizer shaft.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the stabilizer shaft.




2. Install the stabilizer shaft insulators.
3. Install the stabilizer shaft brackets.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

4. Install the stabilizer shaft bracket bolts.

Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator bracket retaining bolts to 35 Nm (26 lb ft).




5. Install the stabilizer shaft links to knuckle bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 55 Nm (41 lb ft).

6. Install the rear axle toe link. Refer to Rear Suspension Link Replacement - Toe Link Service and Repair.
7. Install the rear axle tie rod bracket brace. Refer to Rear Axle Tie Rod Bracket Brace Replacement Rear Suspension.
8. Install the muffler. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LE5 or LE9 With MH8) Exhaust Muffler ReplacementExhaust Muffler Replacement (2.4L, 3.5L, and 3.9L) Exhaust Muffler ReplacementExhaust Muffler Replacement (LY7, LZ9) Exhaust Muffler Replacement.
9. Lower the vehicle.