Front Suspension

Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the stabilizer links.
4. Remove the oil pan skid plate, if equipped.





5. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator bracket bolts (3).
6. Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket (2).
7. Remove the stabilizer shaft (4).
8. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators (1).
9. Inspect all of the parts for wear and damage.

Installation Procedure






Important: Place the insulators on the stabilizer shaft with the slits facing toward the front of the vehicle.

1. Install the insulators (1) to the stabilizer shaft (4).
2. Install the stabilizer shaft (4).
3. Install the brackets (2) over the insulators and the stabilizer shaft.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Install insulator bracket bolts (3).
4.1. Tighten the bolts to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.), 1 5 series.
4.2. Tighten the bolts to 50 Nm (39 ft. lbs.), 25/35 series.
5. Install the stabilizer links.





6. Install the oil pan skid plate, if equipped.
^ Tighten the oil pan skid plate retaining bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
8. Remove the safety stands
9. Lower the vehicle.