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Stabilizer Bar Link

Stabilizer Bar Link

Stabilizer Bar Link:





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. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

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

2. NOTE: Use the holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nut.

Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link upper nut.
^ To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).

3. NOTE: Use the holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nut.

Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link lower nut and remove the stabilizer bar link.
^ To install, tighten to 42 Nm (31 ft. lbs.).
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.