Stabilizer Bushing: Service and Repair
Stabilizer Shaft Insulator ReplacementRemoval Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the idler arm to frame mounting bolts.
3. Disconnect the idler arms from the frame. Move the steering linkage to gain access to the stabilizer shaft bracket retaining bolts.
4. Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket mounting bolt and the nut (left hand).
5. Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket mounting bolts (right hand).
6. Remove the stabilizer shaft brackets.
7. Using a pry bar, lower the stabilizer shaft.
8. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators from the stabilizer shaft.
Installation Procedure
1. Using a pry bar, lower the stabilizer shaft.
2. Install the stabilizer shaft insulators to the stabilizer shaft. Make sure the slit in the stabilizer shaft insulator faces forward.
3. Install the stabilizer shaft brackets to the stabilizer shaft insulators.
4. Install the stabilizer shaft bracket mounting bolts (right hand).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
5. Install the stabilizer shaft bracket mounting bolt and nut (left hand).
- Tighten the stabilizer shaft bracket mounting bolts and the nut to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the idler arms to the frame.
7. Install the idler arm mounting bolts.
- Tighten the idler arm mounting bolts to 105 Nm (77 ft. lbs.).
8. Lower the vehicle.