Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Rear

Stabilizer Bar-Cobra

Removal
1. Remove the fuel tank.





2. NOTE: To remove the stabilizer bar link nuts, first loosen the nut, then use the hex holding feature to prevent the stabilizer bar link ball joint from turning while removing the nut.

Remove the nuts and the stabilizer bar links. Discard the nuts.





3. Remove the bolts and the stabilizer bar brackets. Discard the bolts.





4. Remove the stabilizer bar with the stabilizer bar bushings.

Installation








1. NOTE: The stabilizer bar bracket bolts and the nuts on the stabilizer bar links are of a torque prevailing design. New bolts and nuts must be used during installation.

NOTE: To install the stabilizer bar link nuts, first install the nuts until snug using the hex holding feature to prevent the stabilizer bar link ball joint from turning. Final tighten the nuts using a socket and a torque wrench.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.