Front
Stabilizer Bar LinkStabilizer Bar Link:
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect 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 becomes necessary. If substitution is necessary, the part must be of the same finish and property class. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
1. WARNING: The electrical power to the air suspension system must be turned off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
Turn the air suspension service switch to the OFF position.
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
3. CAUTION: Do not allow the caliper and anchor plate assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.
Remove the bolts and position the caliper, pads and anchor plate assembly aside.
^ Support the caliper and anchor plate assembly using mechanic's wire.
^ To install tighten to 160 Nm (118 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove the brake disc.
5. NOTE: The stabilizer bar links are under pressure when the suspension is in the REBOUND position.
Using a suitable Jack stand, raise the suspension arms until the pressure is released from the stabilizer bar links.
6. NOTE: Use the hex holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.
Remove the upper stabilizer link nuts.
^ Discard the nut.
^ To install, tighten to 63 Nm (46 ft. lbs.).
7. NOTE: Use the hex holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.
Remove the lower stabilizer link nut and the stabilizer bar link.
^ Discard the nut.
^ To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.