Stabilizer Shaft Replacement Independent
Removal Procedure
- Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with suitable safety stands.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires
and Wheels.
- Remove the clamp to frame
bolts (7), the nuts (9), and the washers.
- Remove the clamp (8).
- Remove the stabilizer shaft (5) from the frame.
- Remove the clamp to control arm bolts (2), the nuts (3), and the
washers.
- Remove the clamp (1).
- Remove the stabilizer shaft (5) from the lower control arm.
- Remove the bushings (6).
• | Inspect the bushings for excessive wear, deterioration, or other
damage. |
• | Replace the bushings as necessary. |
Installation Procedure
- Install the bushings (6)
to the stabilizer shaft (5).
• | The slit in the insulator should face forward. |
• | Use rubber lubricant in order to ease installation. |
- Install the stabilizer shaft (5) to the vehicle.
- Install the clamps (8) to the frame.
- Install the bolts (7), the washers, and the nuts (9).
- Install the clamps (1) to the control arm.
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.
- Install the bolts
(2), the washers, and the nuts (3).
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
Stabilizer Shaft Replacement I-Beam
Removal Procedure
Tools Required
J 6627-A Tie Rod Remover
- Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with suitable safety stands.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires
and Wheels.
- Remove the nut (3) and
the washer (2).
- Separate the stabilizer
shaft (10) from the stabilizer link (1). Use the J 6627-A
in order to separate the stabilizer link from the stabilizer
end.
- Remove the nuts (13),
the bolts (8), and the clamps (9).
- Remove the stabilizer shaft (10) from the frame.
- Remove the insulator (11) from the stabilizer shaft.
- Remove the nut (6), the retainer (5), and the insulator (7).
- Remove the stabilizer link (1) from the front axle (4). Pull the
link from the axle. Another insulator and retainer will come off of the link.
Installation Procedure
- Connect the stabilizer
link (1) to the front axle (4). Slide a retainer (5) and an insulator (7)
onto the link. Insert the link into the proper hole in the front axle.
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.
- Install the insulator
(7), the retainer (5), and the nut (6).
Tighten
Tighten the nut until the distance between each retainer is 52.8 mm
(2.08 in).
- Install the stabilizer shaft (10) to the frame.
- Install the insulators (11) onto the stabilizer shaft.
- Install the clamps (9), the bolts (8), and the nuts (13).
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 54 N·m (40 lb ft).
- Connect the stabilizer shaft (10) to the stabilizer link (1).
- Install the washer (2) and the nut (3).
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 63 N·m (47 lb ft).
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.