Front Suspension
Front StabilizerREMOVAL
1) Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
2) Remove the front under cover.
3) Remove the front crossmember support plate.
4) Remove the stabilizer link.
5) Remove the stabilizer bracket.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
^ Be sure to use a new self-locking nut.
^ Ensure the stabilizer bushing and stabilizer have the same identification colors.
^ Install the stabilizer bushing (front crossmember side) while aligning it with the paint mark on stabilizer.
^ The stabilizer bracket has a set orientation. Install it with the arrow mark facing the upper side of the vehicle.
Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Stabilizer link:
45 Nm (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)
Stabilizer bracket:
25 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
INSPECTION
1) Check the bushing for abnormal cracks, fatigue or damage.
2) Check the stabilizer link for damage.