Rear

Stabilizer Bar Link

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

Stabilizer Bar Link:

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is 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 correct retention of these parts.

NOTE: The stabilizer bar bushing and bracket are part of the stabilizer bar assembly. The stabilizer bar will not easily turn in the bushing. The vehicle suspension must be raised to ride height to remove and install the stabilizer bar and link.

1. Remove the wheel and tire.

NOTE: Use the hex holding feature to prevent the stabilizer bar link stud from turning while removing the nut.

2. Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link lower nut.
^ To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
3. Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link upper nut.
^ To install, tighten to 38 Nm (28 lb-ft).
4. Remove the stabilizer bar link.

5. NOTE: Always install new suspension fasteners.

NOTE: The stabilizer bar link plastic protective cover must face toward the front of the vehicle.

NOTE: Use the hex holding feature to prevent the stabilizer bar link stud from turning while installing the nut.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.