Stabilizer Link: Service and Repair

STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Support the rear axle at curb height.
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link nut and bolt from the frame bracket.
4. Remove the stabilizer shaft link nut from the ball stud.
5. Remove the stabilizer shaft link.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the stabilizer shaft link.

IMPORTANT: When tightening the lower link nut verify that the inner jam nut bottoms out on the ball stud.




2. Install the stabilizer shaft link nut to the ball stud.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




3. Install the stabilizer shaft link nut and bolt to the frame bracket.

Tighten
3.1. Tighten the link to frame bracket nut to 72 N.m (53 lb ft).
3.2. Tighten the ball stud to stabilizer shaft nut to 72 N.m (53 lb ft).

4. Remove the rear axle support.
5. Lower the vehicle.