Lateral Stiffener Bar

Lateral Stiffener Bar

Lateral Stiffener Bar:

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

1. Mark the rear shock absorber relative to the protective sleeve with the vehicle in a static, level ground position (curb height).





2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.

3. CAUTION: Do not support the rear axle at the differential housing.

Using 2 suitable jackstands, support the rear axle.
4. Raise the rear axle so the mark made on the rear shock absorber in Step 1 lines up with the protective sleeve.





5. Remove and discard the RH Panhard rod bolt, then remove and discard the lateral stiffener bar-to-body mount nut and flag bolt.
^ To install:
- Tighten the RH Panhard rod bolt to 175 Nm (129 ft. lbs). - Tighten the lateral stiffener bar-to-body mount nut to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs).





6. Remove and discard the lateral stiffener bar-to-body bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs).
7. Remove the lateral stiffener bar.

8. CAUTION: Tighten the RH Panhard rod bolt while the suspension is at curb height.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.