Front Suspension

Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Position the front wheels in the straight ahead position.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the front tire and wheels.




4. Remove the nut and separate the stabilizer link from the stabilizer shaft.
5. Remove the left outer tie rod to steering knuckle nut. Discard the nut.
6. Remove the tie rod.




7. Remove the stabilizer bar clamp to cradle bolts.
8. Remove the stabilizer bar clamps and bushings from the stabilizer bar.

Important: Take care not to catch the transmission shift cable or left wheel house plastic trim when removing the stabilizer bar.

9. Remove the stabilizer bar from the vehicle through the left wheel opening.

Installation Procedure

Important: Take care not to catch the transmission shift cable or left wheel house plastic trim when installing the stabilizer bar.

1. Install the stabilizer bar to the vehicle through the left wheel opening.




2. Install the stabilizer bar clamps and bushings to the stabilizer bar.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the stabilizer bar clamp bolts.

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

4. Inspect the stabilizer link boots for damage and replace the stabilizer link if needed.





Important: Hold the ball stud when tightening the nut.

5. Connect the stabilizer links to the stabilizer bar. Do not allow the boot to twist.

Tighten the bar to link nut to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).

6. Connect the left outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
7. Install the tie rod end.
8. Install the front tire and wheels.
9. Lower the vehicle.