Stabilizer Bar & Bushings

Raise and support vehicle. Remove engine sound proofing panel. Remove upper nut from coupling link (1) from left and right sides of stabilizer bar. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Locating Stabilizer Bar Mounts
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Remove stabilizer bar bracket bolts. Remove stabilizer bar.

NOTE: From model year 1999, coupling with bonded rubber bushings replaces coupling with ball joints. See Fig 2 and Fig 3 .

When installing note that arrow on coupling link points to front of vehicle. On coupling with rubber bushings, ensure that spacing disc "A" is installed in proper position on stabilizer bar. See Fig 4 . When installing new bushings, do not use grease to mount bushings. Always replace bracket bolts with NEW.
To finish installation, reverse remaining installation procedure. Tighten all other bolts and nuts to specification. Parts that have bonded rubber bushing should be torqued only when vehicle is standing on ground. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 2: Stabilizer Bar Coupling Link (With Ball Joints)

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Fig 3: Stabilizer Bar Coupling Link (With Bonded Rubber Bushing)

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Fig 4: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Link (Coupling) With Bonded Rubber Bushings

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