Front Suspension

Stabilizer Bar









Removal and Installation

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure correct retention of these parts.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. Remove and discard the 2 stabilizer bar link lower nuts.
- To install, tighten the new nuts to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).

3. Remove the 2 stabilizer bar bracket rearward bolts.
- Discard the 2 bolts.

- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

4. Remove the 2 stabilizer bar bracket forward bolts and the 2 stabilizer bar brackets.
- Discard the 2 bolts.

- To install, tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).

5. Remove the stabilizer bar.

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.