Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the bolt from the intermediate shaft bracket to the front cradle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement .
- Remove the rear propeller shaft, if equipped. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .
- Disconnect the outer tie rods from the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
- Disconnect the stabilizer shaft links from the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
- Position an adjustable jack stand underneath the left rear and right rear of the front frame.
- Remove the left and right frame reinforcement mounting bolts.
- Loosen the front frame reinforcement mounting bolts (1).
- Loosen the front frame mounting bolts (2).
- Loosen the front frame rear mounting bolts (1).
- Lower the front frame (1) from the frame rail (2) until enough clearance is gained to remove the stabilizer shaft.
- Remove both left and right stabilizer shaft insulators. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement .
- Remove the stabilizer shaft from the vehicle.
NOTE:
If replacing the stabilizer shaft, use NEW insulators.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to maneuver the stabilizer shaft in order to remove the stabilizer shaft from the front frame.