Installation Procedure
- Position the front stabilizer shaft (1) in the front suspension frame.
- Install the front stabilizer shaft insulator bolts (1) and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
- Lift the front suspension frame (1) into the proper position and tighten the front suspension frame bolts. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement .
- Install the transmission rear mount to bracket retaining bolt. Refer to Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear
- Connect the steering linkage tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
- Install the lower control arm ball joint to steering knuckle bolts. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
- Install the stabilizer shaft link to the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
- Install the exhaust pipe insulators (1).
- Install the front bumper impact bar lower bracket. Refer to Front Bumper Impact Bar Lower Bracket Replacement .
- Install the front wheelhouse inner liner front extension. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement (Left SIde) , Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement (Right Side, LUV) , Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement (Right SIde, LWE, LUW) .
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
- Install the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .