Rear Suspension

Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





Important: Hold the ball shaft secure with a TORX(R) bit, when removing the nut.

2. Remove the stabilizer link to stabilizer bar nut.




3. Remove the stabilizer bar clamp bolts.
4. Disengage the stabilizer bar from the stabilizer link ball studs, while removing the stabilizer bar from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the stabilizer in the vehicle, while positioning the links to the stabilizer bar.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the stabilizer bar clamp bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).





Important: Hold the ball shaft secure with a TORX(R) bit, when installing the nut.

3. Install the stabilizer link to stabilizer bar nut.

Tighten the nut to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).

4. Lower the vehicle.