Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement Except 3500 Series

1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with suitable safety stands. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the following parts from the stabilizer links:

•	The upper nuts (8,25)

•	The upper washers (9,26)

•	The upper bolts (3,13)

•	The lower nuts (10,24)

•	The lower washers (11,23)

•	The lower bolts (16,20)

3. Remove the stabilizer links.

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.

1. Assemble the following parts. Do not tighten.

1.1.	Install the stabilizer shaft link (12,22) to the bracket (1,6).

1.2.	Install the upper bolt (3,13) through the bracket (1,6) and the link (12,22).

1.3.	Install the stabilizer shaft link (12,22) to the stabilizer shaft (4).

1.4.	Install the lower bolt (16,20) through the stabilizer shaft (4) and the link (12,22).

2. Install the upper washers (9,26) and nuts (8,25).

Tighten
Tighten the upper link nuts to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

3. Install the lower washers (11,23) and nuts (10,24)

Tighten
Tighten the lower link nuts to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

4. Lower the vehicle.

Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement 3500 Series

1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with suitable safety stands. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the following parts from the stabilizer links:

•	The link nut (11)

•	The link bolt (7)

•	The link spacer (9) and insulators (6,8,10)

3. Inspect the components for wear.

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.

1. Assemble the following parts. Do not tighten.

1.1.	Install the stabilizer shaft insulators (6,8,10) and spacer (9).

1.2.	Install the link bolt (7) through the stabilizer shaft, insulators (6,8,10) and spacer (9).

1.3.	Install the link bolt (7) through the frame and install the upper insulator (6).

2. Install the link nut (11).

Tighten
Tighten the link nut to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).

3. Lower the vehicle.