Rear Suspension

Fig. 44 Stabilizer Bar Replacement:

1. Remove rear suspension in numbered sequence as shown, Fig. 44, noting the following:
a. Support rear suspension with a suitable transmission jack.
b. Remove crossmember bracket nut and bracket.
c. Lower transmission jack to obtain a gap between rear suspension and body.
d. Remove stabilizer bar.
2. Check stabilizer link ball joint stud starting torque as follows:
a. Move stabilizer link ball joint stud from side to side several times.

Fig. 45 Stabilizer Link Ball Joint Starting Torque Inspection:

b. Install two nuts on ball joint and measure ball joint starting torque, Fig. 45.
c. If starting torque is not 15-28 lbs., replace stabilizer link.
3. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:

Fig. 46 Stabilizer Link Installation:

a. Hold stabilizer link with wrench and tighten locknut so that protrusion is 0.197-0.276 inch, Fig. 46.