Front

Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly.





3. Use a wrench in order to hold the stabilizer shaft link upper stud (7).
4. Remove the upper nut (1).
5. Remove the upper washer (2).
6. Remove the upper insulator (3).
7. Remove the retainer (4).
8. Use a wrench in order to hold the link lower stud.
9. Remove the nut and the stabilizer shaft from the link lower stud.
10. Remove the link from the vehicle.
11. Remove the lower insulator (5).
12. Remove the lower washer (6).

Installation Procedure





1. Install the lower washer (6) to the stabilizer shaft link.
2. Install the lower insulator (5) to the link.
3. Install the link to the link bracket on the front strut.
4. Install the stabilizer shaft to the link lower stud.
5. Use a wrench in order to hold the link lower stud.

6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the nut in order to retain the shaft to the link lower stud.
Tighten the nut to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the retainer (4).
8. Install the upper insulator (3).
9. Install the upper washer (2).
10. Use a wrench in order to hold the link upper stud (7).

11. Important: Do not use power tools on the upper nut.

Install the upper nut (1).
Tighten the nut to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.).
12. Install the front tire and wheel assembly.
13. Lower the vehicle.