Installation Procedure
Position the stabilizer shaft (1) on the drivetrain and front suspension frame.
- NOTE:
Start ALL fasteners by hand before tightening.
Front Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolt (2) - Install [4x]
- Front Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Nut (1) - Install and tighten [4x] 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
- Raise the rear of the drivetrain and front suspension frame.
- Install ALL drivetrain and front suspension frame bolts. Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (Long Cradle)Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (Short Cradle)Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (Long Cradle - V5O)
- Remove the adjustable stands from underneath the vehicle.
- Rear Transmission Mount Through Bolt - Install - Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear (All Wheel Drive)Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear (Front Wheel Drive)
- Exhaust Isolator @ Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame - Install [2x] - Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LUV)Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LE2)
- Front Lower Control Arm @ Steering Knuckle - Install [2x] - Lower Control Arm Replacement
- Front Stabilizer Shaft Link @ Front Stabilizer Shaft - Install [2x] - Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
- Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod @ Steering Knuckle - Install [2x] - Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
- Front Wheelhouse Liner-Left Side - Install - Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Trax)Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Encore)
- Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Transmission Protector - Install - Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Transmission Protector Replacement
- Install the front tire and wheel assemblies. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
- Install the intermediate steering shaft lower universal joint. Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (N40)Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (NJ1)
- Measure and adjust the wheel alignment. Wheel Alignment Measurement
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .