Front Suspension

Front Stabilizer Bar
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures

Removal

CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle on the suspension.

NOTE:
Only use clean water as a lubricant for the bushing, if required.

NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
1 Raise and support the vehicle.
2 Remove the front wheels and tires.
For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire Service and Repair





CAUTION: Make sure that new bolts are installed.

Torque to: 40 Nm
Using a suitable tie strap, secure the driveshaft.
For additional information, refer to Catalytic Converter Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Catalytic Converter - Vehicles Without: Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
For additional information, refer to Catalytic Converter - Vehicles With: Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)





WARNING: Make sure that a new nut is installed.

CAUTION: Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate.

Torque to: 60 Nm
Repeat the above step for the other side.





WARNING: Make sure that new nuts are installed.

Torque to: 175 Nm
Repeat the above step for the other side.





NOTE:
Subframe shown removed for clarity.




3 Inspect the components and install new if damaged or worn.

Installation
1 To install, reverse the removal procedure.