Front Suspension

Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the bolt from the intermediate shaft bracket to the front cradle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement (Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement).
4. Remove the rear propeller shaft, if equipped. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the outer tie rod ends from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement).
6. Remove the stabilizer shaft links at the stabilizer bar. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (Front Suspension).
7. Position adjustable jack stand underneath the left and right side at the rear of the front cradle.




8. Remove the left and right frame reinforcement mounting bolts. Left side shown, right side similar.




9. Loosen the front frame reinforcement mounting bolts (1). Left side shown, right side similar.
10. Loosen the front frame mounting bolts (2). Left side shown, right side similar.




11. Loosen the rear frame mounting bolts (1).




12. Lower the frame (1) from the frame rail (2) until enough clearance is gained to remove the stabilizer shaft.

Note: If replacing the stabilizer shaft, use NEW insulators.

13. Remove both left and right stabilizer shaft insulators. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement (Front Suspension).





Note: It maybe necessary to maneuver the stabilizer shaft in such a way to remove it from the front cradle.

14. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the stabilizer shaft on the frame.
2. Install the left and right stabilizer shaft insulators and brackets. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement (Front Suspension).
3. Install the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (Front Suspension).
4. Using the jack stands, raise the front cradle into position.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

5. Tighten the front frame (2) bolts.

Tighten the frame to body bolts to 100 Nm (74 lb ft) plus 90 degrees.

6. Tighten the front frame reinforcement mounting bolts (1). Left side shown, right side similar.

Tighten the reinforcement bolts to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).




7. Tighten the rear frame mounting bolts (1). Left side shown, right side similar.

Tighten the frame to body bolts to 100 Nm (74 lb ft) plus 90 degrees.




8. Tighten the rear reinforcement bolts. Left side shown, right side similar.

Tighten the reinforcement bolts to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).

9. Remove the adjustable jack stands.
10. Install the bolt from the intermediate shaft bracket to the front cradle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement (Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement).
11. Install the outer tie rod ends to the knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement).
12. Install the rear propeller shaft, if equipped. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement (Service and Repair).
13. Install the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
14. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.