Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement RWD

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket mounting bolts.
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket.
4. Lower the stabilizer shaft and remove the stabilizer shaft insulator.

1. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator to the stabilizer shaft with the slits facing the front of the vehicle.
2. Install the stabilizer shaft bracket over the stabilizer shaft insulator.

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.

3. Install the stabilizer shaft bracket mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the stabilizer shaft bracket mounting bolts to 36 N·m (26 lb ft).

4. Lower the vehicle.

Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement 4WD

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the steering linkage shield. Refer to Steering Linkage Shield Replacement in Steering Linkage.
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket mounting bolts.
4. Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket.
5. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator.

1. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator to the stabilizer shaft. Face the slit in the stabilizer shaft insulator forward.
2. Install the stabilizer shaft bracket over the stabilizer shaft insulator.

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.

3. Install the stabilizer shaft bracket mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the stabilizer shaft mounting bracket bolts to 65 N·m (48 lb ft).

4. Install the steering linkage shield. Refer to Steering Linkage Shield Replacement in Steering Linkage.
5. Lower the vehicle.