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Fig. 14 Removing stabilizer bar. Colt Vista & Summit Wagon w/2.4L/4-143.5 engine w/FWD:

1. Remove stabilizer bar in sequence shown.

Fig. 13 Checking stabilizer ball joint starting torque. Colt Vista & Summit Wagon:

2. Check ball joint starting torque. Starting torque should be 15-28 inch lbs.
3. Reverse procedure to install noting the following:

Fig. 15 Installing stabilizer bar. Colt Vista & Summit Wagon w/2.4L/4-143.5 engine w/FWD:

a. When installing stabilizer bolt, position bar so projecting lengths of marking from from fixture are a value of A (A = 0.27 inch), then tighten mounting bolt to specifications.

Fig. 16 Installing stabilizer bar self locking nut. Colt Vista & Summit Wagon w/2.4L/4-143.5 engine w/FWD:

b. Tighten nut on stabilizer bar to a value of A (A = 0.3 to 0.4 inches).