Stabilizer Bar

Removal and Installation

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.

NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stabilizer bar link stud from turning while removing or installing the nut.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02 .

2. NOTICE: Do not damage or tear the isolators during removal.

   Support the exhaust system with a suitable jackstand. Using soapy water, disconnect the 2 muffler and tail pipe isolators and lower the exhaust approximately 50.8 mm (2 in).

3. Remove and discard the 2 stabilizer bar link lower nuts.
   • To install, tighten the new nuts to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).

4. Remove and discard the 4 stabilizer bar bracket bolts.
   • To install, tighten the new bolts to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

5. Remove the stabilizer bar.

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.