Stabilizer Bar: Installation

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Install front stabilizer bar bushing No. 1 to the inner side of the bushing stopper on the stabilizer bar. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Installing Stabilizer Bar Bushing
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Install front stabilizer bar.
Install rack and pinion power steering gear assembly. Install steering intermediate shaft assembly. Install pressure feed tube assembly. Install steering gear outlet return tube. See appropriate POWER RACK & PINION article in STEERING.
Install the tie rod end to steering knuckle with the nut. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Install a new cotter pin.
Install 2 front stabilizer No. 1 brackets with 2 bolts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

NOTE: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6-mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud.

Install the stabilizer bar link assembly with 2 nuts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Install front wheel. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Inspect and adjust front wheel alignment, see WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES .