Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement RWD
Removal Procedure
- Raise and suitably support
the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the to the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut.
- Remove the retainers from the stabilizer shaft link bolt.
- Remove the grommets from the stabilizer shaft link bolt.
- Remove the following parts from the stabilizer shaft link bolt:
Installation Procedure
- Install the retainers
and the grommets to the stabilizer shaft link bolt. Position the parts correctly.
- Install the stabilizer shaft link bolt through the lower control
arm hole. Stack the parts in the following order:
- Install the stabilizer shaft link bolt through the upper control
arm hole.
- Install the grommets to the stabilizer shaft link bolt.
- Install the retainers to the stabilizer shaft link bolt.
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.
- Install the to the
stabilizer shaft link retaining nut to the stabilizer shaft link bolt until
the nut meet the end of the bolt threads.
Tighten
Tighten the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut to 18 N·m
(13 lb ft).
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement 4WD
Removal Procedure
- Raise and suitably support
the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the stabilizer shaft link bolt.
- Remove the stabilizer shaft link insulator, spacer, and upper
retainer.
- Inspect all of the parts for wear or damage.
Installation Procedure
- Install the stabilizer
shaft link insulators to the stabilizer shaft link bolt.
- Install the stabilizer shaft link bolt through the stabilizer
shaft.
- Install the stabilizer shaft link spacer.
- Install the stabilizer shaft link bolt through the lower control
arm with the parts stacked properly.
- Install the stabilizer shaft link upper retainer.
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.
- Tighten the stabilizer
shaft link bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the stabilizer shaft link bolt to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.