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Stabilizer Shaft Replacement Base Sedan

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Scribe a line on the rear camber adjust bolts (both left and right).
  3. Remove the toe link. Refer to Toe Link Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 1236975  Size: SH
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket bolts.
  6. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators from the stabilizer shaft.

  7. Object Number: 1236972  Size: SH
  8. Remove the stabilizer link to knuckle bolts.
  9. Remove the stabilizer shaft.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the stabilizer shaft.

  2. Object Number: 1236975  Size: SH
  3. Install the stabilizer shaft insulators.
  4. Install the stabilizer shaft brackets.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  6. Install the stabilizer shaft bracket bolts.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator bracket retaining bolts to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1236972  Size: SH
  8. Install the stabilizer shaft links to knuckle bolts.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).

  10. Install the toe link. Refer to Toe Link Replacement .
  11. Lower the vehicle.

Stabilizer Shaft Replacement Extended Sedan

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the muffler assembly. Refer to Muffler Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the fuel pump module electrical connector from the underbody wiring harness.
  5. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) vent valve solenoid harness electrical connector from the underbody wiring harness.
  6. Suitably support the gas tank.
  7. Remove the front fuel tank strap bolts.
  8. Lower the fuel tank as necessary for access.
  9. Place a index mark on the rear camber adjusting bolts.
  10. Suitably support the rear control arms.
  11. Remove the right and left toe links. Refer to Toe Link Replacement .

  12. Object Number: 1236975  Size: SH
  13. Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket bolts.
  14. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators from the stabilizer shaft.

  15. Object Number: 1236972  Size: SH
  16. Remove the stabilizer link to knuckle bolts.
  17. Remove the stabilizer shaft.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the stabilizer shaft.

  2. Object Number: 1236975  Size: SH
  3. Install the stabilizer shaft insulators.
  4. Install the stabilizer shaft brackets.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  6. Install the stabilizer shaft bracket bolts.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator bracket retaining bolts to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1236972  Size: SH
  8. Install the stabilizer shaft links to knuckle bolts.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).

  10. Install the right and left toe links. Line up index marks on the camber bolts. Refer to Toe Link Replacement .
  11. Remove the supports from the rear control arms.
  12. Raise the fuel tank into position.
  13. Install the front fuel tank strap bolts.
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  15. Remove support from the fuel tank.
  16. Connect the EVAP vent valve solenoid harness electrical connector to the underbody wiring harness.
  17. Connect the fuel pump module electrical connector to the underbody wiring harness.
  18. Install the muffler assembly. Refer to Muffler Replacement .
  19. Install the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  20. Lower the vehicle.