Rear

Stabilizer Bar

Stabilizer Bar:

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. 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. Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link bolts and clip nuts.
^ To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.).
3. Remove the stabilizer bar bracket nuts, studs, brackets and stabilizer bar.
^ Discard the stabilizer bar bracket nuts and studs.
^ To install, tighten to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).
4. If necessary, remove the stabilizer bar bushings and links.

5. CAUTION: The stabilizer bar is equipped with a tag. This tag indicates the LH side of the stabilizer bar. When installing a new stabilizer bar, make sure the tag is on the LH side of the vehicle.

NOTE: The stabilizer bar is vehicle specific (convertible and coupe). Make sure the correct stabilizer bar goes on the correct vehicle.

The stabilizer bar for the convertible will have a B suffix in the part number and it will have a green-colored tag. The stabilizer bar for the coupe will have an A suffix in the part number and it will have a yellow-colored tag.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.