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Stabilizer Bar: Service and Repair

Fig. 1 Exploded view of front suspension. 1984:




Fig. 2 Stabilizer removal. 1984:





1. Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
2. Remove the bolt at the bracket connecting one end of the stabilizer to the leading rod, Figs. 1 and 2.
3. Remove the bracket to rear crossmember retaining bolt.
4. Remove bracket and bushing from stabilizer.
5. Disconnect stabilizer from leading rod and rear crossmember.
6. Reverse procedure to install.