Stabilizer Bar: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





2. Using paint, place match marks (3) on the stabilizer shaft next to the insulators (2).





3. Remove the 4 stabilizer shaft bracket bolts (7) and the two brackets (6).
4. Remove the stabilizer shaft link nuts (1), washers (2,10), and bushings (3,11).
5. Remove the stabilizer shaft (5) with the links (9).
6. Remove the stabilizer shaft link nuts (8) and the stabilizer shaft links from the stabilizer shaft.
7. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators from the stabilizer shaft.

INSTALLATION

Important: For correct installation of a new stabilizer shaft, place paint match marks on the new stabilizer shaft in the same locations as on the old stabilizer shaft. Align the paint match marks (3) on the new stabilizer shaft with the stabilizer shaft insulators (2).





1. Install the stabilizer shaft insulators (2) to the stabilizer shaft.

Important: DO NOT tighten the nuts and bolts completely. The weight of the vehicle must be on the wheels and tires before tightening the nuts and bolts.





2. Install the two stabilizer shaft links (9) to the stabilizer shaft (5). Secure with two nuts (8).
3. Install the stabilizer shaft links (9) to the control arm (4) using stabilizer shaft link bushings (3,11), washers (2,10) and nuts (1).
4. Install the stabilizer shaft (5). Secure with the 2 brackets (6) and the 4 bolts (7).
5. Lower the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

6. Ensure that the stabilizer shaft is centered, side-to-side. Verify that the stabilizer shaft links are set at a neutral position, as seen from above.
- Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nuts (1) to 29 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nuts (8) to 50 Nm (36.5 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten the stabilizer shaft bracket bolts (7) to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).