Front Stabilizer Bar Repair Procedures

Replacement

1. 1
   Remove the front wheel and tire.

   Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 108 N·m

   Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.

2. 2
   After loosening the nut, disconnect the stabilizer link (B) from the front strut assembly (A).

   Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m

   

3. 3
   Remove the cotter pin and castle nut, then disconnect the tie rod end (A) from the front steering knuckle.

   Tightening Torque: 23.5 ~ 33 N·m

   

   

4. 4
   Loosen the bolt and nut, and remove the lower arm (A).

   Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m

   

5. 5
   Loosen the nut and remove the dust cover (A).

   

6. 6
   Loosen the bolt (A) and disconnect the universal joint assembly from the steering gear.

   Tightening torque: 32.4 ~ 37 N·m

   

7. 7
   Loosen the bolt (A) and nut (B), then remove the roller link stopper.

   Tightening Torque: 107.9 ~ 128 N·m

   

8. 8
   Disconnect the muffler rubber mount (A).

   

9. 9
   Loosen the bolts and nuts, then remove the subframe.

   Tightening torque: 176.5 ~ 196 N·m (18.0 ~ 20.0 kgf·m, 130.2 ~ 144.7 lbf·ft)

   

10. 10
    Loosen the bolt and nut, then remove the protector (A).

    Tightening torque: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

    

11. 11
    Loosen the bolt and remove the stabilizer bar (A) from the subframe.

    Tightening torque: 44.1 ~ 54 N·m

    

    

12. 12
    Installation is the reverse of removal.

Inspection

1. 1
   Inspect the bushing for wear and damage.
2. 2
   Inspect the front stabilizer bar for deformation.
3. 3
   Inspect the front stabilizer link ball joint for damage.