Disconnecting Stabilizer Bar

DISCONNECTING STABILIZER BAR






WARNING: The disconnecting stabilizer bar unit (3) is not serviced separately from the bar (2). Do not disassemble this unit from the stabilizer bar.

NOTE: The stabilizer links, stabilizer bar retainers/ bushings, stabilizer bar actuator (1) and the stabilizer bar (2) are serviceable. The new bar consists of the disconnecting unit (3) attached as an assembly to the bar.






1. Position the stabilizer bar (1) on the frame rail and install the retainers (4) with bushings (2) and bolts (3). Ensure the bar is centered with equal spacing on both sides.
2. Tighten the retainer bolts (3) to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).






NOTE: The seal must be clean and intact in the electrical connector (5) when reconnecting to the actuator (1).

3. Install the actuator (1) to the disconnecting unit (3) If the actuator was removedFront Suspension Stabilizer Bar Actuator - Installation.
4. Reconnect the electronic actuator electrical connector (5) for the disconnecting stabilizer bar (2).






NOTE: Stabilizer bar link to axle bolt should be tightened with vehicle sitting on its tires

5. Install links (1) and nuts (2) to the stabilizer bar. Hold the link shaft with a wrench and tighten the nuts (2) to 102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.).
6. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
7. Using a scan tool program the new stabilizer bar to the vehicle.