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Stabilizer Link Replacement

  1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. Remove the front wheels.
  2. Remove the self-locking nut (A) and flange nut (B) while holding the respective joint pin (C) with a hex wrench (D), and remove the stabilizer link (E).
    Fig 1: Removing Self-Locking & Flange Nut Holding Joint pin With Hex Wrench
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  3. Install the stabilizer link on the stabilizer bar and lower arm with the joint pins set at the center of each moving range.
    Fig 2: Installing Stabilizer Link On Stabilizer Bar & Lower Arm
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  4. Install the self-locking nut and flange nut, and lightly tighten them.
    NOTE: Use a new self-locking nut on reassembly.
  5. Place the floor jack under the lower arm ball joint, and raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight.
    NOTE: Do not place the jack against the flat section of the lower arm. Lifting the arm in this area might bend it.
  6. Tighten the self-locking nut (A) and flange nut (B) to the specified torque values while holding the respective joint pins (C) with a hex wrench (D).
    Fig 3: Tightening Self-Lock Nut & Flange Nut
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  7. After 5 minutes of driving, re-tighten the self-locking nut again with the specified torque.