Front Suspension

Stabilizer Bar

Removal

1. NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

NOTE: Make sure the steering wheel is in the unlocked position.

NOTE: The stabilizer bushing and bracket are part of the stabilizer bar assembly. The stabilizer bar will not turn easily in the bushing.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to Lifting Points .

2. Disconnect the HO2S (Heated Oxygen Sensor) electrical connector and unclip the connector from the subframe.





3. Vehicles equipped with 3.5L, remove the engine exhaust Y-pipe. REFER to Exhaust Y-Pipe - 3.5L Ti-VCT .

4. NOTICE: Do not use power tools to remove the stabilizer bar link nuts. Damage to the stabilizer bar link ball joint or boot may occur.

NOTE: To remove the stabilizer bar link lower nut, loosen the nut, then use the hex holding feature to prevent the stabilizer bar link ball joint from turning while removing the stabilizer bar link lower nut.
Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link lower nuts.

5. NOTE: No special tools are necessary to separate the tie rod end from the front wheel knuckle; use a mallet to loosen the joint.
Remove and discard both tie-rod end nuts and separate the tie-rod ends from the wheel knuckles.

6. Remove and discard the 4 lower control arm rearward nuts and bolts.

7. Remove and discard the 2 lower control arm forward bolts and position both lower control arms aside.

8. Using a suitable jackstand, support the rear of the subframe.

9. Remove the 2 steering gear nuts and bolts.

10. Remove and discard the 4 subframe bracket bolts.

11. Remove and discard the 2 subframe forward bolts.

12. Remove and discard the 2 subframe rearward bolts.





13. Lower the rear of the subframe approximately 51 mm (2 in).





14. Remove and discard the 2 LH (Left Hand) and 2 RH (Right Hand) stabilizer bar bracket bolts.

15. Remove the stabilizer bar by guiding it between the subframe and the steering gear toward the RH (Right Hand) side of the vehicle.

Installation

1. NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

Install the stabilizer bar by guiding it between the subframe and the steering gear from the RH (Right Hand) side of the vehicle.

2. Install the 2 new LH (Left Hand) and 2 new RH (Right Hand) stabilizer bar bracket bolts.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

3. Raise the rear of the subframe.

4. Install the 2 new subframe rearward bolts.
- Tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).

5. Install the 2 new subframe forward bolts.
- Tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).

6. Install the 4 new subframe bracket bolts.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

7. Install the 2 steering gear nuts and bolts.
- Tighten to 165 Nm (122 lb-ft).

8. Position both lower arms and install the 2 new lower control arm forward bolts.
- Tighten to 265 Nm (lb-ft).

9. Install the 4 new lower control arm rearward nuts and bolts.
- Tighten to 99 Nm (73 lb-ft).

10. Position the tie-rod ends to the wheel knuckles and install 2 new tie-rod end nuts.
- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).

11. Vehicles equipped with 3.5L, install the engine exhaust Y-pipe. REFER to Exhaust Y-Pipe - 3.5L Ti-VCT .

12. Connect the HO2S (Heated Oxygen Sensor) electrical connector and clip the connector to the subframe.