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Front

Stabilizer Bar and Link

Removal and Installation

WARNING: The electrical power to the air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. This can be accomplished by turning off the air suspension switch located in the LH rear quarter trim panel. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.

1. If equipped, turn the air suspension switch to the OFF position.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.





3. NOTE: The hex holding feature can be used to prevent turning of the stud while removing the nut.

Remove and discard the two nuts.





4. NOTE: Use the hex holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.

Remove the two nuts and the stabilizer bar links.
^ Discard the nuts.





5. Remove the four nuts, brackets, bushings and the stabilizer bar.
^ Discard the nuts.
6. Inspect and, if necessary, install new stabilizer bar bushings.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.