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Front

1. Remove transverse member nuts and bolts, then transverse member.
2. Remove power steering return hose and pressure pipe, Fig. 17.
3. Remove intermediate shaft bolt.
4. Support engine using suitable engine support, then remove No. 1 engine mount bolt.
5. Remove shock absorber and spring bolt, then stabilizer control link.
6. Support crossmember using suitable jack, then remove crossmember bolts and nuts.
7. Remove crossmember to gain clearance, then remove stabilizer bracket.
8. Remove stabilizer bushing and check for wear and deterioration.
9. Remove front stabilizer bar, Fig. 17.
10. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Apply rubber grease to inside surface of stabilizer bushing, then align bushing with stopper on stabilizer, Fig. 18.
b. Adjust front wheel alignment as described under Wheel Alignment.
c. Bleed air from power steering system as described under Power Steering System Bleed.

Fig. 17 Front Stabilizer Bar Replacement:





Fig. 18 Stabilizer Bushing Installation: