Stabilizer Bar, Front: Removal
NOTE:
Review all Warnings and Cautions. Refer to WARNING .
- Raise and support vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove both front wheel and tire assemblies. Refer to REMOVAL
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1 - UPPER NUT 2 - LOWER NUT 3 - LOWER CONTROL ARM 4 - LINK 5 - STABILIZER BAR - Remove upper nuts (1) attaching stabilizer bar links (4) to each end of stabilizer bar (5).CAUTION:
Use only Remover, Special Tool MB991113, to remove link from stabilizer bar. Use of a pickle fork or other alternate tool will damage seal and ball joint on link.
1 - STABILIZER BAR 2 - REMOVER MB991113 3 - LINK - Separate stabilizer bar (1) from each link (3) using Remover (2), Special Tool (special tool #MB991113, Remover, Tie Rod End).
1 - LINK 2 - BUSHING RETAINER 3 - STABILIZER BAR - Remove two bolts attaching each stabilizer bar bushing retainer (2) to frame rails.
- Remove stabilizer bar (3) from vehicle out through either left or right inner wheel housing.
- To remove bushings:
- Slide retainers off bushings.
- Remove each bushing from stabilizer bar by opening slit in bushing and peeling it off bar.