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Stabilizer Bar

Stabilizer Bar:

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number or an equivalent part must be installed, if installation is necessary. Do not use a part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle/Application and ID

2. CAUTION: Use the holding feature to prevent the studs from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nuts. The boot seal must not be allowed to twist at all while tightening the nut.

Remove and discard both stabilizer bar link lower nuts.
^ To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.).
3. Disconnect both links from the stabilizer bar.
4. Remove and discard the 4 stabilizer bracket nuts, then remove the stabilizer bar brackets and the stabilizer bar.
^ To install, tighten to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).
5. If necessary, remove the stabilizer bar bushings.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.