Rear Suspension

STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tires and wheels.




3. Remove the left and right stabilizer shaft link nuts from the stabilizer shaft links (1).




4. Remove the insulator brackets (3) and the bolts from the stabilizer shaft (1).
5. Remove the stabilizer shaft (1) from the rear suspension support.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the stabilizer shaft (1) to the rear suspension support.
2. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator brackets (3) and hand tighten the bolts. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.




3. Install the right and left stabilizer shaft link nuts to the stabilizer shaft links (1).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
- Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nuts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
- Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator bracket bolts to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).

1. Install the tires and wheels.
2. Lower the vehicle.