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Rear Suspension
Stabilizer Bar and Link
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 of correct retention of these parts.
NOTICE: Do not use power tools to remove or install the stabilizer bar link nuts. Damage to the stabilizer bar link ball joints and boots may occur.
NOTICE: Do not hold the stabilizer bar link boot with any tool or damage to the boot may occur.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.
2. NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nut.
Remove and discard the 2 stabilizer bar link lower nuts.
- To install, tighten the new nuts to 100 Nm (74 lb-ft).
3. NOTE: If removing the stabilizer bar links only, proceed to Step 4.
Remove and discard the 4 stabilizer bar bracket bolts. Remove the stabilizer bar brackets and stabilizer bar.
- To install tighten the new bolts to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
4. NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nut.
Remove and discard the 2 stabilizer bar link upper nuts.
- To install tighten the new nuts to 100 Nm (74 lb-ft).
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.