Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Support the rear axle at curb height.
Note: Do not attempt to hold the stabilizer shaft link near the boot. Use the hex feature on the end of the stud. Failure to do so could damage the boot.
- Remove the stabilizer shaft to link nut.
- Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator bracket mounting bolts.
- Remove the stabilizer shaft.
- Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator brackets.
- Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators.
Installation Procedure
- Install the stabilizer shaft insulators to the stabilizer shaft.
- Install the stabilizer shaft.
- Install the stabilizer shaft insulator brackets to the rear axle.
- Install the stabilizer shaft bracket mounting bolts.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Note: Do not attempt to hold the stabilizer shaft link near the boot. Use the hex feature on the end of the stud. Failure to do so could damage the boot.
- Install the stabilizer shaft to link nut.
• | Tighten the stabilizer bar link nut to
44 N·m (32 lb ft). |
• | Tighten the insulator bracket bolts to
50 N·m (37 lb ft). |
- Remove the rear axle support.
- Lower the vehicle.