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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the stabilizer shaft (3) to the vehicle.
  2. Install the exhaust pipe. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD PIPE REPLACEMENT -- REAR (L4 in Engine Exhaust.
    Fig 1: Installing Exhaust Pipe & Stabilizer Shaft To Vehicle
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  3. Loosely install the following components:
    1. 3.1. The left and right stabilizer shaft insulators
    2. 3.2. The brackets
    3. 3.3. The bolts
  4. Install the stabilizer shaft links. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT  .
    Fig 2: Installing Stabilizer Shaft Links
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  5. Install the left tie rod end (1) to the steering knuckle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Install the left outer tie rod retaining nut.

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator bracket bolts to 47 N.m (35 ft. lb.).
    • Tighten the outer tie rod to steering knuckle retaining nut to 30 N.m (22 ft. lb.) plus an additional 180 degrees.
  7. Install the tires and wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Installing Tie Rod
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