Front Suspension

STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT

Remove or Disconnect

^ Raise the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
1. Nut (50) from the link bolt (62).


Important: Make sure to remove parts from the right and left side of the vehicle and keep them separated.

2. Retainer (51).
3. Grommet (52).
4. Link bolt (62).

A. Grommet (54).
B. Retainer (55).
C. Spacer (56).
D. Retainer (57).
E. Grommet (58).
F. Grommet (60).
G. Retainer (61).

5. Bolts (63).
6. Bracket (64).
7. Stabilizer shaft (53).
8. Rubber bushing (65).

Inspect: All parts for wear and damage.

Install or Connect

1. Rubber bushings (65) to the stabilizer shaft (53).

^ Make sure the bushings (65) are placed on the stabilizer shaft (53) with slits facing toward the front of the vehicle.

2. Stabilizer shaft (53).
3. Brackets (64) over the bushings (65) and stabilizer shaft (53).
4. Bolts (63) to the brackets (64) and frame.

Tighten
^ Bolts (63) in tour places to 33 N.m (24 lbs. ft.).

5. Retainers (61) and grommets (60) to the link bolts (62).

^ Make sure pan positioning is correct.

6. Link bolts (62) through the lower control arm hole (59) with the pans stacked properly.

A. Grommets (58).
B. Retainers (57).
C. Spacers (56).
D. Retainers (55).
E. Grommets (54).
F. Stabilizer shaft (53) holes.

7. Grommets (52).
8. Retainers (51).
9. Nuts (50) until the nuts meet the end of the bolt threads (62).

Tighten
^ Nuts (50) to 17 N.m (13 lbs. ft.).
^ Lower the vehicle.