Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Rear Suspension



Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service Intervals) .
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .




3. Remove the stabilizer shaft clamps, bolts and nuts retaining the shaft to the crossmember.
4. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators from the stabilizer shaft.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the stabilizer shaft insulators to the stabilizer shaft.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

2. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator clamps to the stabilizer shaft and the crossmember.

* Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
* Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp nuts to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).


3. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
4. Lower the vehicle.