Front Stabilizer Bar - Installation

ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE





1. Utilizing slit in isolator, install each stabilizer bar isolator on bar. Make sure slit in isolator is positioned toward rear of vehicle once installed on vehicle.
2. Install stabilizer bar isolator retainer over each isolator.

NOTE: When attaching stabilizer link to stabilizer bar, make sure link ball joint stem is pointed inboard toward engine cradle.

3. Install stabilizer bar ends (4) to each stabilizer link (3). Slide link ball joint stem (1) through mounting hole in bar. Loosely install nuts (5) at this time.





4. Raise stabilizer bar to engine cradle, placing bushings (1) into mounted position.
5. Install bolts (2) securing each stabilizer bar isolator retainer (3) to cradle. Tighten bolts to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).





6. While holding stem from rotating at hex (1) or flat (2) tighten stabilizer link nuts at each end of stabilizer bar (4) to 128 Nm (95 ft. lbs.).
7. Install belly pan Belly Pan - Installation
8. Lower vehicle.