Front Stabilizer Bar - Installation

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Before stabilizer bar installation, inspect the cushions and links for excessive wear, cracks, damage and distortion. Replace any pieces failing inspection.

NOTE: Before installing the stabilizer bar, make sure the bar is not upside-down. The stabilizer bar must be installed so that when in mounted position, the ends of the bar curve under the steering gear tie rods, up to the links.





1. Install the stabilizer bar, link ends first, from the rear over top of the crossmember. Curve the ends of the bar (2) under the steering gear.
2. Install the two cushions (bushings) on the stabilizer bar utilizing the slit cut into the cushion sides.
3. Install the two stabilizer bushing retainers (3) over the cushions.
4. Install the screws (1) securing the stabilizer bushing retainers (3) to the crossmember. Tighten all four stabilizer bar cushion retainer screws to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).





5. Slowly raise the crossmember (9) into mounted position using the transmission jack matching the crossmember to the marked locations on the body made during removal.
6. Position the front crossmember reinforcement brackets (7) (one each side of vehicle) over the crossmember rear mounting bushings and install the mounting screws (8), but do not tighten at this time.





7. Install the four mounting bolts (6) securing the front crossmember (1) to the body. Tighten the crossmember mounting bolts to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
8. Tighten the crossmember reinforcement bracket mounting screws (8) to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
9. Remove the transmission jack.





10. Remove the bungee cord or other supporting the steering gear (2).
11. Install the two bolts (1) securing the steering gear (2) to the crossmember. Tighten the steering gear mounting bolts to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).





12. Position the heat shield (1) over the steering gear (2). Install the mounting screws and push-pins. Tighten the screws to 6 Nm (53 in. lbs.).





13. Position the power steering hose routing clamps (2) on the crossmember. Install and tighten the screws to 8 Nm (71 in. lbs.).





14. Attach the stabilizer bar link (1) at each end of the stabilizer bar (2). At each link, install and tighten the nut (3) while holding the stabilizer bar link lower stud stationary. Tighten the nuts to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
15. Install the rear engine mount Engine Mount Insulator - Installation.
16. Install the front engine mount through-bolt.
17. If equipped, install the engine belly pan.
18. Lower the vehicle.