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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the vehicle and support the vehicle frame with jack stands. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the right side tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

  3. Object Number: 161261  Size: SH
  4. Remove the road sensing suspension position sensor from the lower control arm.
  5. Remove the left and right stabilizer links using needle nose locking pliers in order to keep the ball stud from turning.
  6. Remove the left and right bracket bolts, brackets and insulators.
  7. Disconnect the exhaust pipe to manifold.
  8. Remove the stabilizer shaft.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 161261  Size: SH
  1. Install the stabilizer shaft.
  2. Install the exhaust pipe to manifold. Refer to Intermediate Pipe Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
  3. 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 left and right stabilizer links using Torx® bit or pliers in order to keep the ball stud from turning while tightening the nut.
  5. Tighten

        • Tighten the bracket-to-frame bolts to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).
        • Tighten the stabilizer link nuts to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).
  6. Install the road sensing suspension sensor to the lower control arm.
  7. Install the right side tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 N·m (100 lb ft).

  9. Lower the vehicle.