Stabilizer Bar: Service and Repair

Replacement

1. Remove the front wheel & tire.

Tightening torque :
88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb-ft)

2. Disconnect the stabilizer link with the front strut assembly after loosening the nut (A).

Tightening torque :
98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb-ft)




3. Disconnect the tie-rod end with the knuckle using a SST (09568-2J100).




4. Remove the two bolts (A) for lower arm ball joint.

Tightening torque :
58.8 - 70.6 N.m (6.0 - 7.2 kgf.m, 43.4 - 52.1 lb-ft)




5. Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.

Tightening torque :
29.4 - 34.3 N.m (3.0 - 3.5 kgf.m, 21.7 - 25.3 lb-ft)





CAUTION:
Keep the neutral-range to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.

6. Remove the cross member from the body by loosening the mounting bolts and nuts.

Tightening torque :
107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)








7. Remove the stabilizer from the cross member by loosening the bracket mounting bolts.

Tightening torque :
44.1 - 53.9 N.m (4.5 - 5.5 kgf.m, 32.5 - 39.8 lb-ft)




8. Disconnect the stabilizer link (A) with the stabilizer bar by loosening the nut.




9. Remove the bushing (A) and the bracket (B) from the stabilizer bar.




10. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Inspection

1. Check the bushing for wear and deterioration
2. Check the front stabilizer bar for deformation.
3. Check the front stabilizer link ball joint for damage.