Rear Suspension

Fig. 40 Stabilizer Bar Replacement:

Replace stabilizer bar in numbered sequence as shown, Fig. 40, noting the following:

Fig. 41 Stabilizer Link Installation:

1. Hold stabilizer link ball studs with wrench and install self-locking nuts (A), Fig. 41.
2. Holding stabilizer bar link with wrench, tighten self-locking nut "B" ensuring protrusion of stabilizer link is 0.197-0.276 inch.

Fig. 42 Stabilizer Bracket Alignment:

3. Align left frame bushing with stabilizer bar marking end and temporarily tighten stabilizer bar bracket, Fig. 42.
4. Mount right stabilizer bar bracket and temporarily tighten.
5. Temporarily install both ends of stabilizer bar onto links and tighten stabilizer bar bracket bolts.