Front Stabilizer Bar - Installation

INSTALLATION






NOTE: When attaching stabilizer link to stabilizer bar, make sure link ball joint stem is pointed inboard toward engine cradle.

1. On each side of vehicle, raise stabilizer bar (4) to stabilizer link (3) and slide link ball joint stem (1) through mounting hole in bar. Loosely install nut (5) at this time.






CAUTION: Because of stabilizer isolator outer shape, it is very important to install isolators in position discussed in following step.

2. Utilizing slit in isolator, install each stabilizer bar isolator (1) on bar resting against locating collar (2) as shown. Make sure slit in isolator is positioned toward rear of vehicle.





3. On each side of vehicle, install stabilizer bar isolator retainer halves (1),(2) around isolator (3).





4. On each side of vehicle, install bolts (2) securing stabilizer bar isolator retainer halves (1) to cradle. Tighten bolts to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).





5. On each side of vehicle, install stabilizer bar heat shield (3) over stabilizer bar isolator retainer. Install mounting screws (1).





6. While holding stem from rotating at hex (1) or flat (2) tighten stabilizer link nuts at each end of stabilizer bar (4) to 128 Nm (95 ft. lbs.).
7. Install belly pan Belly Pan - Installation.
8. Lower vehicle.