Stabilizer Bar Link

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

2. Remove the stabilizer bar link upper nut and stabilizer bar link.
   • Discard the nut.
   • To install, tighten the new nut to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.