Stabilizer Bushing: Service and Repair

Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Use jacks in order to support the front suspension crossmember. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).




2. Lower the front suspension crossmember slightly in order to access the stabilizer shaft insulator brackets. Refer to Front Suspension Crossmember Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the bolts from the stabilizer shaft insulator brackets.
4. Remove the brackets from the stabilizer shaft insulators.
5. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators.
6. Clean the stabilizer shaft.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the insulators to the stabilizer shaft.
2. Install the brackets to the stabilizer shaft insulators.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the bolts to the stabilizer shaft insulator brackets and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
4. Raise and install the front suspension crossmember. Refer to Front Suspension Crossmember Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the jacks and lower the vehicle.