Suspension System

Front Stabilizer Bar

16steps
~101min
4/5difficulty
1special tools
04080120160200127.594N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Repair Procedures

Removal and Installation

  1. Remove the front wheel and tire (A).

    Tightening torque: 107.9–128 N·m

  2. Loosen the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link (A).

    Tightening torque: 98.1–118 N·m

  3. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle using SST (09568-1C100).

    1. Remove the cotter pin (A).

    2. Remove the castellated nut (B).

      Tightening torque: 34.3–44 N·m

    3. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle using SST (09568-1C100).

  4. Disconnect the front lower arm from the front steering knuckle using SST (09568-1S100).

    1. Remove the lower arm nut (A).

      Tightening torque: 58.8–71 N·m

    2. Disconnect the front lower arm from the front steering knuckle using SST (09568-1C100).

  5. Loosen the bolt (A), then disconnect the universal joint (B).

    Tightening torque: 32.4 – 37 N·m

  6. Remove the bracket mounting bolt (A) from the link.

    Tightening torque: 107.9–128 N·m

  7. Disconnect the front muffler rubber hanger (A).

  8. Support the sub frame (A) with a jack, then remove the sub frame bolts and nuts.

    Tightening torque:

    Bolts (B), nuts (C): 44.1–54 N·m N·m

    Bolts (D), nuts (E): 176.5–196 N·m N·m

  9. Remove the sub frame (A).

  10. Loosen the bolts and remove the stabilizer bar (A).

    Tightening torque: 44.1–54 N·m

  11. Loosen the nut (A) and remove the stabilizer link.

    Tightening torque: 98.0–118 N·m

  12. Install in the reverse order of removal.

  13. Check the wheel alignment.

    (Refer to Front Suspension System — "Front Wheel Alignment")

Inspection

  1. Inspect the bushing for wear and damage.

  2. Inspect the front stabilizer bar for deformation.

  3. Inspect the front stabilizer link ball joint for damage.

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