Rear Suspension Stabilizer Bar - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable (2) from battery post.





2. Raise and support vehicle Maintenance.
3. On each side of vehicle rear, remove wheel mounting nuts (3), then tire and wheel assembly (1).





4. Remove rear exhaust system (2) (dual-outlet exhaust shown in figure) . Removal





5. Apply alignment index marks (3) to the propeller shaft rubber coupler (1) and axle flange (2).





6. Remove three (four if equipped with 215 MM axle) propeller shaft coupler-to-axle flange bolts and nuts.





7. Support propeller shaft (2) using a bungee cord (1). Attach ends of cord to fuel tank straps as shown.






NOTE: Due to short travel and low spring tension, it is not necessary to lock-out parking brake lever to service parking brake components.

8. Disconnect front parking brake cable (5) at connector (3) to right rear parking brake cable (4).





9. Remove front parking brake cable (3) from equalizer (2).





10. Remove screw (2) fastening front parking brake cable (1) routing bracket to rear crossmember front flange (3).





11. If equipped with standard or premium disc brakes, on each rear disc brake:
a. While holding guide pins from turning, remove disc brake caliper guide pin bolts (2).
b. Remove brake caliper (1) from brake adapter (3) and pads.
c. Guide brake caliper up through suspension, following brake hose path. Support caliper above rear suspension using with bungee cord or wire to keep caliper from overextending brake hose when crossmember is lowered.






NOTE: To remove wheel speed sensor connector from body wiring harness connector, move retaining clip (2) and pull sensor connector outward.






12. Remove wheel speed sensor connectors (3 and 4) from body wiring harness connector (1) located in luggage compartment floor pan (2).





13. Unclip left wheel speed sensor cable (3) from routing clip (1) near body connector.





14. On each side of vehicle, remove shock absorber (1) lower mounting bolt (2) and nut (4).










15. Carefully mark location of rear crossmember on body at all four mount (bushing) locations using a marker or crayon. Do not use a scratch awl to mark location.
16. Position an extra pair of jack stands under and support forward end of engine cradle to help stabilize vehicle during rear suspension removal/installation.





17. Position under-hoist utility jack or transmission jack (3) under center of rear axle differential (1). Raise jack head to contact differential and secure in place. When securing crossmember to jack, be sure not to secure stabilizer bar.






WARNING: Before opening fuel system, review all Warnings and Cautions.

18. Remove fuel filler tube. Removal





19. Remove both front (3) and both rear (2) mounting bolts fastening crossmember (1) in place.
20. Slowly lower crossmember using jack. Do not lower jack at a fast rate. Lower just enough to allow propeller shaft removal from rear axle differential. Do not lower jack any further than necessary. Slide propeller shaft out of rear axle differential and allow bungee cord previously installed to support.
21. Continue to lower jack until crossmember is at a comfortable working level to access stabilizer bar fasteners.





22. On each end, remove bolt (3) and nut fastening stabilizer bar (4) to stabilizer link (2).
23. Remove bolts (1) fastening each stabilizer bar isolator retainer to crossmember.
24. Remove stabilizer bar (4) with isolators and retainers.
25. Remove retainers from isolators.
26. Remove isolators from stabilizer bar utilizing slits in bushings.