Tools Required

J 24319-B Universal Steering Linkage Puller

1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle by the frame. Allow the control arms to hang free. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the front wheels and tires.
3. Remove the left and right stabilizer link bolts.
4. Remove the left and right stabilizer shaft brackets.



5. Use the J 24319-B in order to remove the left tie rod end (1) from the knuckle (2).
6. Remove the exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold and from the intermediate exhaust hangers. Lower the exhaust pipe.
7. Turn the left strut completely to the right. Slide the stabilizer shaft outboard over the left steering knuckle (2) until the right end comes free.
8. Remove the stabilizer shaft out of the center of the vehicle.

1. Install the stabilizer shaft into position.
2. Loosely install the following components:

2.1.	The left and right stabilizer shaft insulators

2.2.	The brackets

2.3.

The bolts

3. Loosely install the stabilizer link components.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

4. Install the tie rod ends to the knuckles.

Tighten

•	Tighten the bracket bolts to 40 N·m (38 lb ft).

•	Tighten the stabilizer link nut to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

•	Tighten the tie rod end to the knuckle nuts to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).

The maximum torque for the cotter pin alignment is 70 N·m (52 lb ft). DO NOT back off of the nut in order to insert the cotter pin.

5. Install the cotter pins into the tie rod ends.
6. Install the exhaust pipe to the manifold. Refer to Exhaust.

Tighten
Tighten the manifold nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

7. Install the front wheels and tires.

Tighten
Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 N·m (100 lb ft).

8. Lower the vehicle.