Rear

Stabilizer Bar

NOTE: Wagon shown, 3/4/5 door similar.:

Removal

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes 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.

1. NOTE: This procedure must be carried out with the suspension at or near curb height.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Remove the stabilizer bar link nut and bushings, stabilizer bar links and link spacers.
3. Remove and discard the stabilizer bar bracket bolts and remove the stabilizer bar brackets and stabilizer bar.
4. Inspect and, if necessary, install new stabilizer bar bushings.

Installation

1. CAUTION: Do not use any lubrication on the stabilizer bar or the bushings.

CAUTION: The stabilizer bar bushings must be located correctly on the stabilizer bar. The protrusion on both bushings must be facing the LH side of the vehicle for correct installation.

If necessary, install the bushings onto the stabilizer bar.





2. NOTE: Apply water to the brackets to aid in installation.

Position the stabilizer bar and brackets and install the bolts.
^ Tighten to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
3. Position the stabilizer bar links and spacers and install the nut and bushings.
^ Tighten to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).