Stabilizer Bar: Service and Repair

Removal

1. CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. They must be exchanged with the same part number or an equivalent part if an exchange is necessary. Do not use an alternative part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure these parts are properly retained.

Note: Make sure the steering wheel is in the unlocked position.

Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.





3. Remove and discard the front stabilizer bar link nut. Repeat on the other side.





4. Remove and discard the front stabilizer bar link nut and remove the front stabilizer bar link. Repeat on the other side.
5. Using suitable jack stands, support the front subframe.





6. Remove and discard the two front subframe bolts.
7. Lower the front subframe 5 - 8 cm (2 - 3 inches) to gain access to the stabilizer bar bracket retaining bolts.





8. Remove the front stabilizer bar.
1 Remove and discard the four front stabilizer bar bracket bolts.
2 Remove the front stabilizer bar brackets.
3 Remove the front stabilizer bar.

Installation














1. Using new fasteners, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.