Stabilizer Bar: Removal
- Support engine/transaxle assembly using Engine Support Bar (7137). Position engine support bar across engine compartment. See Fig 1 .
- Remove the 4 strut assembly upper mount-to-strut tower mounting nut and washer assemblies securing right front strut.
- Raise vehicle on jack stands or centered on frame contact type hoist. Remove right front wheel and tire assembly from vehicle.
- Remove right stabilizer bar attaching link nut at strut assembly. Remove attaching link from strut assembly. Remove left stabilizer bar attaching link nut at stabilizer bar. Remove attaching link from stabilizer bar.
- Loosen, but DO NOT remove, right outer tie rod end-to-strut arm attaching nut. Release right outer tie rod end from right strut steering arm using Puller, (C-3894A), then remove nut and tie rod from steering arm.
- If vehicle is equipped with anti-lock brakes, remove speed sensor cable routing bracket from strut assembly.CAUTION: DO NOT turn strut-to-steering knuckle bolts. Bolts are serrated and will damage steering knuckle if rotated. Remove nuts from strut-to-steering knuckle bolts.
- Remove 2 strut assembly-to-steering knuckle attaching bolts. Remove right front strut assembly from vehicle.
- Remove 9 bolts securing structural collar to engine oil pan and transaxle. Remove 4 nuts attaching engine motor mounts to cradle assembly. Remove bolts attaching 2 stabilizer bushing retainers to cradle assembly. Remove stabilizer bar isolator bushing retainers and bushings from stabilizer bar.
- Position a transmission jack under body of engine oil pan. Place wood block, as a buffer, between jack and engine oil pan. Carefully raise jack until motor mounts clear cradle assembly. While rotating stabilizer bar, remove stabilizer bar out through right wheel opening by routing it in front of right half-shaft, then behind right knuckle.