Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Rear Suspension




Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.





2. Remove the stabilizer shaft link nut from the stabilizer shaft link (1) and the stabilizer shaft (2).





3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link nut from the stabilizer shaft link (1) and the strut.

4. Remove the stabilizer shaft link (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the stabilizer shaft link (1) to the vehicle.

2. Connect the stabilizer shaft link (1) to the stabilizer shaft (2).

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

3. Install the lower stabilizer shaft link nut to the stabilizer shaft link (1) and the stabilizer shaft (2).

Tighten the nut to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).





4. Connect the stabilizer shaft link (1) to the strut.

5. Install the upper stabilizer shaft link nut to the stabilizer shaft link (1) and the strut.

Tighten the nut to 52 Nm (38 lb ft).

6. Lower the vehicle.