Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Remove the front tires and wheels. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
- Remove the bolt from the intermediate shaft bracket to the front cradle. Refer to
Intermediate Drive Shaft Replacement
.
- Remove the rear propeller shaft, if equipped. Refer to
Propeller Shaft Replacement
.
- Remove the outer tie rod ends from the steering knuckle. Refer to
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
.
- Remove the stabilizer shaft links at the stabilizer bar. Refer to
Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
.
- Position adjustable jack stand underneath the left and right side at the rear of the front cradle.
- Remove the left and right frame reinforcement mounting bolts. Left side shown, right side similar.
- Loosen the front frame reinforcement mounting bolts (1). Left side shown, right side similar.
- Loosen the front frame mounting bolts (2). Left side shown, right side similar.
- Loosen the rear frame mounting bolts (1).
- Lower the frame (1) from the frame rail (2) until enough clearance is gained to remove the stabilizer shaft.
Important: If replacing the stabilizer shaft, use NEW insulators.
- Remove both left and right stabilizer shaft insulators. Refer to
Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement
.
Important: It maybe necessary to maneuver the stabilizer shaft in such a way to remove it from the front cradle.
- Remove the stabilizer shaft from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Position the stabilizer shaft on the frame.
- Install the left and right stabilizer shaft insulators and brackets. Refer to
Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement
.
- Install the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft. Refer to
Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
.
- Using the jack stands, raise the front cradle into position.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Tighten the front frame (2) bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the frame to body bolts to 100 N·m (74 lb ft) plus 90 degrees.
- Tighten the front frame reinforcement mounting bolts (1). Left side shown, right side similar.
Tighten
Tighten the reinforcement bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Tighten the rear frame mounting bolts (1). Left side shown, right side similar.
Tighten
Tighten the frame to body bolts to 100 N·m (74 lb ft) plus 90 degrees.
- Tighten the rear reinforcement bolts. Left side shown, right side similar.
Tighten
Tighten the reinforcement bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Remove the adjustable jack stands.
- Install the bolt from the intermediate shaft bracket to the front cradle. Refer to
Intermediate Drive Shaft Replacement
.
- Install the outer tie rod ends to the knuckle. Refer to
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
.
- Install the rear propeller shaft, if equipped. Refer to
Propeller Shaft Replacement
.
- Install the front tires and wheels. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.