Rear Suspension

Stabilizer Shaft Link 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. Using a back-up wrench to prevent the link stud from rotating, remove the stabilizer shaft link nuts from the lower control arms.
4. Using a back-up wrench to prevent the link stud from rotating, remove the stabilizer shaft link nuts and links from the shaft.



Installation Procedure






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

1. Using a back-up wrench to prevent the link stud from rotating, install the stabilizer shaft links and link nuts to the stabilizer shaft and to the lower crossmember.

Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nuts to 76 N.m (56 lb ft).

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