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Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation is necessary. Do not use a new 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. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.

CAUTION: Do not use power tools to remove or install the nuts. The stabilizer bar link ball joints or boots can be damaged.

NOTE: To remove the nuts, first loosen the nuts, then use the hex holding feature to prevent the stabilizer bar link ball joints from turning while removing the nuts.





2. Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link. Discard the nut.





3. Remove the nut and the stabilizer bar link. Discard the nut.

4. NOTE: To install the nuts, use the hex holding feature to prevent the stabilizer link ball joints from turning while installing the nuts until snug. Finally tighten the nuts using a socket and a torque wrench.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Use new nuts.