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Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement FE1,FE3

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 561499  Size: SH
  1. Raise the vehicle and support. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the stabilizer shaft link assembly bolt, nut, retainer and insulators from the control arm.

  3. Object Number: 472982  Size: SH
  4. Remove the bracket clamp bolt.
  5. Bend open the end of the clamp upward and remove the stabilizer shaft insulators.
  6. Remove the stabilizer shaft.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 105022  Size: SH
  1. Install the stabilizer shaft in position.
  2. Install the insulators into the clamp with the slit forward.
  3. Bend the bracket downward to close around the insulator. Ensure the stabilizer bar insulators nest in the clamps, if not replace the clamps.
  4. 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.

    Important: Ensure the stabilizer shaft is centered before installing the bracket bolts.


    Object Number: 561499  Size: SH
  5. Assemble and install the stabilizer link assembly insulators, retainers, support bolt and nut.
  6. Tighten

        • Tighten the link assembly nut and the bolt to 15 N·m (119 lb ft).
        • Tighten the stabilizer shaft bracket bolt to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).
  7. Lower the vehicle.

Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement FE7

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 561499  Size: SH
  1. Raise the vehicle and support. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the stabilizer shaft link assembly bolt, nut, retainer and insulators from the control arm.

  3. Object Number: 568063  Size: SH
  4. Remove the bracket clamp bolt.
  5. Bend open the end of the clamp upward and remove the stabilizer shaft insulators.
  6. Remove the stabilizer shaft.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 105022  Size: SH
  1. Install the stabilizer shaft in position.
  2. Install the insulators into the clamp with the slit forward.
  3. Bend the bracket downward to close around the insulator. Ensure the stabilizer bar insulators nest in the clamps, if not replace the clamps.
  4. 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.

    Important: Ensure the stabilizer shaft is centered before installing the bracket bolts.


    Object Number: 561499  Size: SH
  5. Assemble and install the stabilizer link assembly insulators, retainers, a new support bolt and nut.
  6. Tighten

        • Tighten the link assembly nut and the bolt to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).
        • Tighten the stabilizer shaft bracket bolt to 51 N·m (38 lb ft).
  7. Lower the vehicle.