Front Stabilizer Bar - Installation

INSTALLATION





NOTE: When installing stabilizer bar, make sure it is installed so that stabilizer bar (2) curves upward at ends to meet stabilizer links.

1. Insert stabilizer bar over cradle through right front wheel opening in reverse direction it was removed in. Ensure bar gets routed in front of brake tubes on cradle.




NOTE: On vehicles equipped with 4.0L engine, when installing cushion retainers (4), make sure shielded retainer is installed on right side with shield pointing forward.

2. Install cushions (3) on stabilizer bar utilizing slits in cushions. Install each cushion so its slit faces forward and flat side is positioned toward cradle once installed.
3. Install retainers (4) on cushions (3). Make sure retainer with shield is placed over right cushion with shield facing forward.




4. Install each stabilizer bar cushion retainer (1) on the cradle. Install cushion retainer mounting bolts (2) and tighten to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).




NOTE: Once retainer bolts are tightened, make sure heat shields are not bent or mis-positioned.

5. On vehicles equipped with 4.0L engine, install mounting screws (2) securing heat shield (1) on right cushion retainer in front of steering gear. Tighten mounting screws to 4 Nm (35 in. lbs.).




6. Install each stabilizer bar link (4) mounting stud through hole in each end of stabilizer bar (6).

CAUTION: When installing nut on mounting stud of stabilizer bar link, do not allow stud to rotate in it's socket. Hold stud stationary by placing an open-end wrench (2) on flat surface machined into stud.

7. On each side of vehicle, hand-thread a nut (5) onto end of stabilizer bar link (4) stud. Place open-end wrench (2) on flat surface machined into link's mounting stud to keep it from turning during nut tightening. Tighten nut to 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.).




8. On each side of vehicle, attach outer tie rod (4) to knuckle (1). Start NEW nut (5) onto outer tie rod stud. While holding stud stationary, tighten nut using a wrench. Using a crowfoot wrench on a torque wrench, tighten nut to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.). Then, tighten nut an additional 1/2 (180°) turn after that torque is met.




9. On each side of vehicle, install tire and wheel assembly (1) Tires and Wheels - Installation. Install and tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
10. Lower vehicle.