Stabilizer Bar Link: Notes
REMOVAL
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the stabilizer bar link lower nut.
1 - Stabilizer Bar Link 2 - Stabilizer Bar Link Lower Nut 3 - Stabilizer Bar Link Upper Nut - Remove the stabilizer bar link upper nut.
- Remove the stabilizer link.
INSTALLATION
Follow the removal procedure in reverse for general reassembly of the components on the vehicle. The steps listed below are calling out specific procedures that should be followed during installation.
NOTE:
In any instance where a bolt is through a rubber bushing, the bolt must be torqued with the vehicle at normal ride height.
- Install the stabilizer bar link lower nut but do not tighten at this time.
- Tighten the stabilizer bar link upper nut to 74 N.m (55 ft. lbs.) then loosen the stabilizer bar link upper nut 180° - 360°.
- Tighten the stabilizer bar link upper nut to the proper torque specifications.