Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Rear

Fig. 17 Replacing Stabilizer Bar:





4 WHEEL DRIVE

Remove stabilizer bar in numbered sequence, noting the following:
1. Support rear suspension assembly with transaxle jack.
2. Remove crossmember brackets.
3. Lower transaxle jack slightly, maintaining gap between rear suspension and body.
4. Ensure stabilizer link ball joint starting torque is 15-28 lb-in. If starting torque exceeds upper limit, replace link.
5. Reverse procedure to install.