Front Suspension

Stabilizer Link Removal/installation
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
2. Remove the front wheel.
3. Remove the self-locking nut (A) and flange nut (B) while holding the respective joint pin (C) with a hex wrench (D), and remove the stabilizer link (E).





4. Install the stabilizer link (A) on the stabilizer bar (B) and lower arm (C) with the joint pins (D) set at the center of their range of movement.

NOTE: The left stabilizer has a yellow paint mark (E), while the right stabilizer link has a white paint mark.





5. Install a new self-locking nut and flange nut, and lightly tighten them.

NOTE: Use a new self-locking nut on reassembly. Do not place the jack against the ball joint pin.

6. Tighten the self-locking nut (A) and flange nut (B) to the specified torque values while holding the respective joint pin (C) with a hex wrench (D).





7. Reinstall the front wheel and test-drive the vehicle.
8. After 5 minutes of driving, torque the self-locking nut torque value again.