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Stabilizer Shaft Replacement with Rear Twist Axle

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

  3. Object Number: 1544893  Size: SH
  4. Remove the left and right stabilizer shaft link lower nut (3).
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft link (2) from the stabilizer shaft.

  6. Object Number: 357447  Size: SH
  7. Remove the left and right stabilizer shaft insulators and brackets . Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement .
  8. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the left side of the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 357447  Size: SH
  1. Install stabilizer shaft going in through left side of vehicle.
  2. Install the left and right stabilizer shaft insulators and brackets. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 1544893  Size: SH
  4. Install the left and right stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  6. Install the stabilizer shaft link nuts.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

  8. Install the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  9. Lower the vehicle.