Front Suspension

Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
3. Remove any dirt or debris from the threads of the stabilizer link bolt.




4. Use the proper size wrench or socket to hold the stabilizer bolt while removing the stabilizer shaft nut (1).
5. Remove the washer (2) and the insulator (3) from the stabilizer shaft link bolt (9).
6. Remove the stabilizer shaft link bolt (9), washer (8) and the insulator (7).
7. Remove the insulators (4) (6), spacer (5).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the washer (8) and the insulator (7) on the stabilizer shaft link bolt (9).

Important: When installing the spacer (5) and the insulators (3), (4), (6) and (7), ensure that the insulators are properly seated in the stabilizer shaft and the lower control arm.


2. Position the insulators (4) (6), spacer (5) between the stabilizer shaft and the lower control arm.

Important: Use the stabilizer shaft bolt (9) to align the spacer (5) and the insulators (3), (4), (6) and (7) during the installation of the stabilizer shaft bolt (9).


3. Install the stabilizer shaft link bolt (9), washer (8) and the insulator (7).
4. Install the insulator (3) and the washer (2).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

5. Install the stabilizer shaft link nut.

Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nut to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).

6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
7. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.