Front Suspension

Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (W/L81)

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the stabilizer shaft clamp to frame bolts.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
3. Remove the front tires and wheels.
4. Remove the exhaust manifold pipe.
5. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft links from the stabilizer shaft.





6. Remove the stabilizer shaft through the left wheel opening.
7. Remove the stabilizer insulators from the stabilizer shaft.

Installation Procedure






Important: The stabilizer shaft bushings must be installed with the slot facing forward.

1. Install the stabilizer shaft bushings to the stabilizer shaft.
2. Install the stabilizer shaft through the left wheel opening.





3. Install the stabilizer shaft clamps, hand tighten at this time.






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Important: Do not allow the stabilizer link ball stud to rotate when tightening the ball stud nut.

4. Connect the stabilizer links to the stabilizer shaft.
Tighten the nuts to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the exhaust manifold pipe.
6. Install the front tires and wheels.
7. Lower the vehicle.





8. Tighten the stabilizer shaft clamp to frame bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).