Stabilizer Bushing: Service and Repair

Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair in General Information.
2. Remove the stabilizer shaft-to-stabilizer link nut.
3. Remove the crossmember. Refer to Crossmember Replacement - Front Suspension Crossmember Replacement - Front Suspension.




4. Remove the stabilizer shaft-to-crossmember clamp bolts.
5. Remove the stabilizer shaft, the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp, and the insulators from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the stabilizer shaft.
2. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator clamps, the stabilizer shaft clamp bolt, and the insulators onto the crossmember. Do not tighten the bolt.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the stabilizer link onto the stabilizer shaft and connect them with the stabilizer shaft-to-stabilizer link nut.

* Tighten the stabilizer shaft-to-stabilizer link nut to 47 Nm (35 lb ft).
* Tighten the stabilizer shaft-to-crossmember clamp bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

4. Install the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair in Tires and Wheels.