Stabilizer Bar, Removing And Installing: Installing: Notes

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note The Following:

-- Insert the stabilizer bar -2- in the vehicle.

Fig 1: Nut, Coupling Rod And Stabilizer Bar

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-- Install the coupling rod -3- in the stabilizer bar -2- and tighten the nut -1- by hand.

-- Tighten the bolts -arrows- for the stabilizer bar clamp -1- uniformly on the subframe by hand.

Fig 2: Stabilizer Bar Clamp Bolts

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Only Bolt the Stabilizer Rod if the Dimension "a" is Reached. Refer to LIFTING THE FRONT AXLE TO THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION .

-- Uniformly tighten the stabilizer bar clamp on the subframe.

-- Tighten the coupling rod on the stabilizer bar.

-- Install the wheel and tighten. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .