Preliminary Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. For AWD, remove the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement.
4. Disconnect the stabilizer links from the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.
5. Support the rear of the frame assembly, using a suitable jack stand.
6. Release the bolt to the rear transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement or Transmission Rear Mount Replacement.
7. Remove the rear fasteners to the frame the frame to body bolts. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Front Crossmember Replacement.
8. Lower the rear of the frame MAX 50 mm, in order to gain clearance to the stabilizer shaft.
9. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement.

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Stabilizer Shaft