Front

Stabilizer Shaft Replacement
- Tools Required
- J24319-B Universal Steering Linkage Puller
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the front tires and wheels.
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft links.
4. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators.
5. Remove the left outer tie rod retaining nut.





6. Use the J24319-B in order to remove the left tie rod end (1) from the steering knuckle (2).
7. Remove the exhaust pipe.
8. Turn the left strut completely to the left. Guide the stabilizer shaft out the left side of the vehicle between the body and the strut.





9. Remove the stabilizer shaft (3) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the stabilizer shaft (3) to the vehicle.
2. Install the exhaust pipe.





3. Loosely install the following components:
3.1. The left and right stabilizer shaft insulators
3.2. The brackets
3.3. The bolts

4. Install the stabilizer shaft links.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





5. Install the left tie rod end (1) to the steering knuckle.
6. Install the left outer tie rod end retaining nut.
- Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator bracket bolts to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten the outer tie rod end to steering knuckle retaining nut to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).

7. Install the front tires and wheels.
8. Lower the vehicle.