Front Suspension
Stabilizer Shaft Replacement
Tools Required
* J 44015 Steering Linkage Installer
* SA91100C Tie Rod Separator
Removal Procedure
1. Turn the front to the full right position.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the front tire and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
4. Disconnect the stabilizer link from the stabilizer bar.
5. Remove the left outer tie rod to steering knuckle nut. Discard the nut.
6. Using theSA91100C , separate the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle.
7. Remove the stabilizer bar clamp to cradle bolts.
8. Remove the stabilizer bar clamps and bushings from the stabilizer bar.
Important: Take care not to catch the transmission shift cable or left wheel house plastic trim when removing the stabilizer bar.
9. Remove the stabilizer bar from the vehicle through the left wheel opening.
Installation Procedure
Important: Take care not to catch the transmission shift cable or left wheel house plastic trim when installing the stabilizer bar.
1. Install the stabilizer bar to the vehicle through the left wheel opening.
2. Install the stabilizer bar clamps and bushings to the stabilizer bar.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .
3. Install the stabilizer bar clamp bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
4. Inspect the stabilizer link boots for damage and replace the stabilizer link if needed.
Important: Hold the ball stud when tightening the nut.
5. Connect the stabilizer links to the stabilizer bar. Do not allow the boot to twist.
Tighten the bar to link nut to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).
6. Connect the left outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
7. Use the J 44015 to seat the ball stud taper to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
8. Remove the J 44015 .
9. install a new tie rod retention nut.
Tighten the nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
10. Install the front tire and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
11. Lower the vehicle.