Rear Stabilizer Bar: Installation

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On both sides Inspect and thoroughly clean both sides of the frame bracket mounting surfaces.

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On both sides.
1. Install the rear stabilizer bar.
2. Insert the new stud plates into the frame bracket holes.
3. Inspect and if necessary, install new rear stabilizer bar bushings.
4. Install the new rear stabilizer bar bracket nuts.
  Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
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NOTE: Do not use power tools to remove or install the stabilizer bar link nuts. Damage to the stabilizer bar link ball joints and boots may occur.

NOTE: The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque.

On both sides. Position the rear stabilizer bar link and install the new rear stabilizer bar link nut.

Torque: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)

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Install the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .