Stabilizer Bushing: Service and Repair

Stabilizer Bar Bushing









Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

NOTICE: When installing the stabilizer bar bushings, make sure the bushings are correctly oriented with the bushing flanges in the up position and the bushing split pointing to the front of the vehicle.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. Remove the 2 stabilizer bar bushing bracket bolts, RH heat shield and the brackets.
- Discard the bolts.

3. NOTE: Inspect the stabilizer bar bushing for wear. If necessary, install a new part.

Remove the stabilizer bar bushing.

Installation

1. NOTICE: The stabilizer bar bushings must be positioned correctly on the flats of the stabilizer bar or damage to the bushings may occur.

NOTICE: Do not apply any type of lubricant to the stabilizer bar or bushings or damage to the bushings may occur.

Install the stabilizer bar bushing as shown.





2. NOTICE: Make sure that the stabilizer bar brackets are installed with the rounded bolt tab edge of the bracket facing towards the front of the vehicle or damage to the bushings may occur.

NOTICE: Make sure that the stabilizer bar bushing remains in the correct position while positioning the bracket and installing the bolt or damage to the bushings may occur.

Position the stabilizer bar bracket and install the 2 new bolts and the RH heat shield.

- Tighten alternately and evenly to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).