Rear

Stabilizer Bar

Removal

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. If substitution is necessary, the part must be of the same finish and property class. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

1. Raise the vehicle.





2. Disconnect the anti-lock brake sensor wires from the brackets.





3. Remove the parking brake cable brackets.
1 Remove and discard the bolts.
2 Remove the parking brake cable brackets.





4. Remove the bolts and the stabilizer bar. Discard the bolts.





5. Remove and discard the nuts from the stabilizer bar.

Installation

NOTE: Make sure the rear stabilizer bar is not installed upside down. A color code is provided on the right (passenger) side only as an aid for correct position.

NOTE: Use new fasteners when installing the stabilizer bar.








1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.