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Stabilizer Bar

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Fig. 1: The stabilizer bar is usually attached to the suspension with two bar links

  1. Raise and safely support the front of the vehicle securely on jackstands.
  2. Remove both front wheels.
  3. Unbolt and remove the engine undercovers.

    Fig. 2: Remove the front left and right side engine covers

  4. Unbolt and remove the stabilizer bar links from the left and right sides.

    Fig. 3: Remove the retaining nut on the end of the stabilizer bar link

    Fig. 4: Inspect the threads of the link and nut prior to installation

  5. Remove the left and right stabilizer bar brackets. Do not mix them up.

    Fig. 5: The brackets are held in by two bolts

  6. Lower the stabilizer bar.

    To install:

  7. Postion the stabilizer bar and secure the brackets with the retaining bolts. Tighten the bolts to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm).
  8. Attach the left and right stabilizer bar links and secure to 76 ft. lbs. (103 Nm).
  9. Postion and secure the engine under covers.
  10. Install the front wheels and hand-tighten the lug nuts.
  11. Lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts to 76 ft. lbs. (103 Nm).

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