Tools Required
• | J 44015
Steering Linkage Installer |
Removal Procedure
- Turn the front to the full right position.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the front tire and wheels. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Disconnect the stabilizer link from the stabilizer bar.
- Remove the left outer tie rod to steering knuckle nut. Discard the nut.
- Using the
SA91100C
, separate the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle.
- Remove the stabilizer bar clamp to cradle bolts.
- 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.
- 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.
- Install the stabilizer bar to the vehicle through the left wheel opening.
- Install the stabilizer bar clamps and bushings to the stabilizer bar.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the stabilizer bar clamp bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Inspect the stabilizer link boots for damage and replace the stabilizer link if needed.
Important: Hold the ball stud when tightening the nut.
- Connect the stabilizer links to the stabilizer bar. Do not allow the boot to twist.
Tighten
Tighten the bar to link nut to 65 N·m (48 lb ft).
- Connect the left outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
- Use the
J 44015
to seat the ball stud taper to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).
- Remove the
J 44015
.
- install a new tie rod retention nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Install the front tire and wheels. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Lower the vehicle.