Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement FE7

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.



2. Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket retaining bolt.
3. Bend open the end of the stabilizer shaft bracket upward and remove the stabilizer shaft bracket.
4. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator.

1. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator to the stabilizer shaft with the slit facing forward.
2. Bend the stabilizer shaft bracket downward to close around the insulator. Ensure the stabilizer bar insulators nest in the clamps. If not, replace the clamps.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Note: Ensure the stabilizer shaft is centered before installing the bracket bolts.

3. Install the stabilizer shaft bracket bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the stabilizer shaft bracket bolt to 51 N·m (38 lb ft).

4. Lower the vehicle.

Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement FE1 and FE3

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.



2. Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket bolt.
3. Bend open the end of the stabilizer shaft bracket upward and remove the stabilizer shaft bracket.
4. Using a pry bar, move the stabilizer shaft rearward and remove the stabilizer shaft stabilizer shaft insulator.

1. Using a pry bar, move the stabilizer shaft rearward and Install the stabilizer shaft insulator.
2. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator in the stabilizer shaft bracket with the slit facing forward.
3. Bend the stabilizer shaft bracket downward to close around the stabilizer shaft insulator.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Note: Ensure the stabilizer shaft is centered before installing the stabilizer shaft bracket bolts.

4. Install the stabilizer shaft bracket bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the stabilizer shaft bracket bolts to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

5. Lower the vehicle.