Front Stabilizer Bar - Installation

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Before stabilizer bar installation, inspect the cushions and links for excessive wear, cracks, damage and distortion. Replace any pieces failing inspection.

NOTE: Before installing the stabilizer bar, make sure the bar is not upside-down. The stabilizer bar must be installed so that when in mounted position, the ends of the bar curve over the top of the steering gear before attaching to the links.





1. Install the stabilizer bar, link ends first, from the rear over top of the crossmember. Curve the ends of the bar over the steering gear.
2. Slowly raise the crossmember (1) into mounted position using the transmission jack matching the crossmember to the marked locations on the body made during removal.
3. Install the four mounting bolts (6) securing the front crossmember (1) to the body. Tighten the crossmember mounting bolts to 190 Nm (140 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove the transmission jack.





5. Remove the bungee cord or other supporting the steering gear (2).
6. Install the two bolts (1) securing the steering gear (2) to the crossmember. Tighten the steering gear mounting bolts to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).





7. Install the two cushions (bushings) on the stabilizer bar utilizing the slit cut into the cushion sides.
8. Install the two stabilizer bushing retainers (3) over the cushions.
9. Install the screws (1) securing the stabilizer bushing retainers (3) to the crossmember. Tighten all four stabilizer bar cushion retainer screws to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).





10. Attach the stabilizer bar link (1) at each end of the stabilizer bar (2). At each link, install and tighten the nut (3) while holding the stabilizer bar link lower stud stationary. Tighten the nuts to 58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.).





11. Position the power steering hose routing clamps (2) on the crossmember. Install the fasteners. Tighten the screw to 8 Nm (71 in. lbs.).
12. Install the rear engine mount Engine Mount Insulator - Installation.
13. If equipped, install the engine belly pan.
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Perform wheel alignment as necessary paying special attention to front camber and caster. The crossmember may need to be shifted on its mounts slightly to gain preferred setting Wheel Alignment Procedures.