Rear Suspension

Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).




3. Remove the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft retaining nuts.

Caution: Do not pry on the stabilizer shaft link. Use care when removing or installing the stabilizer shaft link in order to avoid tearing or puncturing the stabilizer shaft link boot. Damage to the stabilizer shaft link boot will lead to damage to the stabilizer shaft link.

4. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft links from the stabilizer shaft.




5. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp mounting nuts.
6. Remove the stabilizer shaft.
7. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the stabilizer shaft insulators.
2. Install the stabilizer shaft.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp mounting nuts and tighten to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).




4. Connect the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft. Hand tighten only.
5. Install the stabilizer shaft links to stabilizer shaft retaining nuts and tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
7. Lower the vehicle.