FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Rear

REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle on a hoist.
2. Remove both rear wheel and tire assemblies.
3. Remove both rear stabilizer bar link and bushing upper retaining bolts and nuts.
4. Remove both stabilizer bar bracket bolts.
5. Remove rear muffler hanger retaining nuts.
6. Remove rear stabilizer bar from vehicle.
7. Remove lower suspension arm stabilizer bar insulator, if necessary.

INSTALLATION
1. Install lower suspension arm stabilizer bar insulator, if removed.
2. Install and position rear stabilizer bar onto vehicle.
3. Install rear muffler hanger retaining nuts.
4. Install rear stabilizer bar bracket bolts loosely.
5. Position rear stabilizer bar onto rear stabilizer bar link and bushing.
6. Install rear stabilizer bar link and bushing upper retaining nuts and bolts. Tighten nuts to 47-63 Nm (35-46 ft. lbs.).
7. Tighten rear stabilizer bar bracket bolts to 34-46 Nm (26-33 ft. lbs.).
8. Install wheel and tire assemblies. Tighten lug nuts to 115-142 Nm (85-104 ft. lbs.).
9. Lower vehicle.