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Stabilizer Bar Replacement

  1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. Remove the front wheels.
  2. Remove the self-locking nuts (A) while holding the joint pin (B) with a hex wrench (C), and disconnect the stabilizer links (D) from the stabilizer bar (E) on the right and left.
    Fig 1: Removing Self-Locking Nuts Holding Joint Pin With Hex Wrench
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  3. Remove the flange bolts (A) and bushing holders (B), then remove the bushings (C) and the stabilizer bar (D).
    Fig 2: Removing Flange Bolts & Bushing Holders
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  4. Install the stabilizer bar in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Use new self-locking nuts on reassembly.
    • Note the right and left direction of the stabilizer bar.
    • Align the ends of the paint marks (A) on the stabilizer bar with each end of the bushings (B).
    • Note the fore/aft direction of the bushing holders.
    • Refer to Stabilizer Link Replacement to connect the stabilizer bar to the links (seeStabilizer Link Replacement  ).
    Fig 3: Installing Stabilizer Bar
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