Stabilizer Bushing: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure

Caution: To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle at the opposite end from which components are being removed. This will reduce the possibility of the vehicle falling off the hoist

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the stabilizer shaft. The stabilizer shaft bushings can be replaced without removing the stabilizer shaft from the vehicle underbody after lowering the rear axle cradle. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.





3. Remove the bracket from the stabilizer shaft.
4. Remove the bushing from the stabilizer shaft.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the bushing to the stabilizer shaft.
2. Install the bracket to the stabilizer shaft.
3. Install the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Adjust the rear toe to specification if necessary. Refer to Rear Toe Adjustment.