Rear

Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





2. Remove the stabilizer shaft link assembly bolt and nut.
3. Remove the retainer and insulators from the control arm.





4. Remove the stabilizer shaft clamp bolt.





5. Bend the open end of the clamp upward.
6. Remove the stabilizer shaft and insulators.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the stabilizer shaft and insulators. Install the insulator into the clamp with slit forward.





2. Bend the stabilizer shaft bend link downward to close around the insulator. Ensure that the stabilizer shaft is centered and install the clamp bolt.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





3. Install the link assembly insulators, retainers and the support bolt and nut.
^ Tighten the link assembly nut and bolt to 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the clamp bolt to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).

4. Lower the vehicle.