Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (FE1/FE3)

Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (FE1/FE3)

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (4 Lug Wheel) Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (5 Lug Wheel).
3. Remove the rear transaxle mount. Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement for the Getrag 5 Speed transmission, or Transmission Rear Mount Replacement for the MU3 transmission, or Transmission Rear Mount Replacement for the 4T40-E/4T45-E transaxle.
4. Remove the steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement.
5. Disconnect the stabilizer links from the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.




6. Remove the stabilizer bar mounting clamp bolts and clamps from both sides of the vehicle.




7. Remove the bushings from the stabilizer bar.
8. Lift and rotate the stabilizer bar up and to the right.
9. Carefully remove the stabilizer bar from the right side of the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Move the stabilizer bar into position from the right side of the vehicle.




2. Install the stabilizer bushings on the stabilizer bar with the cut line facing rearward.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the stabilizer bar clamps and bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

4. Connect the stabilizer links to the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.
5. Install the steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement.
6. Install the rear transaxle mount. Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement for the Getrag 5 Speed transmission, or Transmission Rear Mount Replacement for the MU3 transmission, or Transmission Rear Mount Replacement for the 4T40-E/4T45-E transaxle.
7. Install the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (4 Lug Wheel) Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (5 Lug Wheel).
8. Lower the vehicle.