Stabilizer Bar: Service and Repair

Fig. 15 Sway bar assembly. Except models with ``D'' shaped insulators:

Fig. 16 Sway bar assembly. 1982---83. (1984---88 similar):

REMOVAL
1. Raise and support front of vehicle.
2. On except models with "D" shaped insulators, remove end bushing to control arm nut and reinforcement plateshown, On models with "D" shaped insulators, remove nuts, bolts and retainer at control armshown,
3. On except models with "D" shaped insulators, remove sway bar to crossmember linkage (nut, retainer and insulators at top of crossmember). Bushing are permanently installed on sway bars. On models with "D" shaped insulators, remove bolts at crossmember clamps, then remove clamps.
4. Remove sway bar.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Some vehicles have a linkless sway bar in the front suspension. The new sway bar is nearly symmetric looking and it is possible to install the sway bar improperly in the vehicle when it is removed for service. Always mark the sway bar prior to removal to assure proper installation. Sway bars used for production and service replacement are marked on the left (driver side) by a dab or stripe of paint.

1. Position crossmember bushings on bar with curved surface up and split to front of vehicle. Set upper clamps onto crossmember bushings, lift bar assembly into crossmember and install lower clamps and bolts.
2. Position retainers at control arms, then insert bolts and install nuts.
3. With lower control arms raised to design height, tighten bolts. Refer to image for bolt torques on except models with "D" shaped insulators. Torque bolts to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm) on 1982 - 83 models, or 25 ft. lbs. (34 Nm) on 1984 - 88 models with "D" shaped insulators. A bushing retainer is not used on 1984 - 88 models.