Rear

Stabilizer Bar Link

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect the performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation is necessary. Do not use a new 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: The nuts retaining the stabilizer bar link are of a torque prevailing design and new nuts must be used during installation of the stabilizer bar link.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.





2. CAUTION: Do not use air tools to remove the nut. Damage to the boot can occur.

NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stabilizer bar link ball joint from turning while removing the stabilizer bar link nut.

Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link lower nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the lower arm.
^ To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).





3. If equipped, remove the protective cap from the stabilizer bar link.

4. CAUTION: Do not use air tools to remove the nut. Damage to the boot can occur.

NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stabilizer bar link ball joint from turning while removing the stabilizer bar link nut.

Remove the stabilizer bar link upper nut and the stabilizer bar link. Discard the stabilizer bar link nut.
^ To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.