Link, Stabilizer Bar: Installation
- Insert stabilizer link stud into mounting hole in lower control arm (2). Install stabilizer link nut and tighten to the proper specifications. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install stud of opposite end of stabilizer link (3) into stabilizer bar mounting hole and Install link nut. Do not tighten at this time.
- Install wheel and tire assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Lower vehicle.
- Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on hoistNOTE:
On models equipped with six piston calipers the calipers need to be unbolted from the knuckle and hung out of the way so that the suspension height stands can be installed correctly.
- Remove tire and wheels assemblies and install (special tool #9096, Height Stands, Suspension) (1) onto the hub and bearing assembly (2) and tighten to the proper specifications. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
- Tighten the stabilizer bar link nut to the proper specifications. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .NOTE:
On models equipped with six piston calipers the calipers need to be reinstalled onto the knuckle and tighten the two mounting bolts to the proper specifications. Refer to BRAKE FASTENER TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Remove the special tool and install wheel and tire assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Lower vehicle.