Front Suspension

Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J 44015 Steering Linkage Installer
- SA9110OCTie Rod Separator

Removal Procedure





1. Turn the front to the full right position.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the front tire and wheels.
4. If equipped with a 2.21- L61 engine, remove the front exhaust pipe.
5. Disconnect the stabilizer link from the stabilizer bar.





6. Remove the left outer tie rod to steering knuckle nut. Discard the nut.
7. Using the SA91 100C, separate the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle.





8. Remove the stabilizer bar clamp to cradle bolts.
9. Remove the stabilizer bar clamps and bushings from the stabilizer bar.

Important: Take care not to catch the transmission shift cable or left wheel house plastic trim when removing the stabilizer bar.

10. Remove the stabilizer bar from the vehicle through the left wheel opening.

Installation Procedure

Important: Take care not to catch the transmission shift cable or left wheel house plastic trim when installing the stabilizer bar.





1. Install the stabilizer bar to the vehicle through the left wheel opening.
2. Install the stabilizer bar clamps and bushings to the stabilizer bar.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the stabilizer bar clamp bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).





4. Inspect the stabilizer link boots for damage and replace the stabilizer link if needed.

Important: Hold the ball stud when tightening the nut.

5. Connect the stabilizer links to the stabilizer bar. Do not allow the boot to twist.
^ Tighten the bar to link nut to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).





6. Connect the left outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
7. Use the J 44015 to seat the ball stud taper to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
8. Remove the J 44015.
9. install a new tie rod retention nut.
^ Tighten the nut to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
10. If equipped with a 2.2L L61 engine, install the front exhaust pipe.
11. Install the front tire and wheels.
12. Lower the vehicle.