Rear Stabilizer Bar. Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

1. 1
   Position the vehicle in NEUTRAL on the lift.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
2. 2

   NOTICE: Do not use power tools to remove or install the stabilizer link nut. Damage to the stabilizer bar link ball joints and boots may occur.

   
   

   1. Discard and remove the rear stabilizer bar link upper nuts and disconnect the rear stabilizer bar links from the rear stabilizer bar.

   2. Discard and remove the rear stabilizer bar bracket bolts and remove the rear stabilizer bar.

   

3. 3

   NOTICE: Do not use lubricant on the stabilizer bar or bushings, as this may damage the bushings.

   Inspect and, if necessary, install new stabilizer bar bushings.

   

Installation

1. 1
   Press the rear stabilizer bar brackets onto the rear stabilizer bar bushings.

   

2. 2
   1. Position the rear stabilizer bar and install new rear stabilizer bar bracket bolts.
      Torque: 52 lb-ft (70 N·m)

   2. Position the rear stabilizer bar links and install new rear stabilizer bar link nuts.
      Torque: 85 lb-ft (115 N·m)