Tools Required

J 24319-B Universal Steering Linkage Puller

1. Raise the vehicle and support by the frame allowing the control arms to hang free. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the wheels and tires. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the stabilizer link bolts.



4. Remove the stabilizer shaft brackets
5. Remove the tie rod end from steering knuckle using J 24319-B .
6. Separate the ball joint. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement .
7. Turn the right steering knuckle to the left, and guide the stabilizer shaft half out the right side of the vehicle in an upward direction, then remove the stabilizer shaft out the bottom center of the vehicle.

1. Install the stabilizer shaft into position.
2. Install the ball joint to steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement .

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the ball joint nut (2).

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 10 N·m (88 lb in). Then tighten the nut two flats to a minimum of 55 N·m (41 lb ft) to align the cotter pin.




4. Loosely install the right and left stabilizer shaft insulators, brackets and bolts.



5. Loosely install the stabilizer link insulators, washers, nut, and bolt.
6. Install the tie rod to steering knuckle.

Tighten

•	Tighten the stabilizer bracket bolts to 38 N·m (28 lb ft).

•	Tighten the stabilizer link nut to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

•	Tighten the tie rod end to knuckle nut to 10 N·m (88 lb in) plus an additional 180 - 300 degrees (3 - 5 flats). For cotter pin alignment tighten up to , but do not exceed 60 degrees additional rotation. Do not back off nut for cotter pin insertion.

7. Install the cotter pin in tie rod ends.
8. Install the front wheels and tires.

Tighten
Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 N·m (100 lb ft).

9. Lower the vehicle.