Installation Procedure
- NOTE:
The front stabilizer shaft insulators are NOT serviceable. Do NOT transfer the insulators.
Install the front stabilizer shaft (1) to the vehicle by manipulating it through the engine wiring harness and chassis components.
- CAUTION:
Use caution when removing components surrounding the Steering Gear Boots. Avoid tool contact with the steering gear boot and clamps. Damage to the steering gear boot may lead to dirt and water contamination in the steering gear rack and components requiring a preventable replacement of the Steering Gear and its Components.
Front Stabilizer Shaft Clamp (1) - Install
- Loosely install the 2 right side front stabilizer shaft insulator clamp nuts (2).
Front Stabilizer Shaft Clamp (1) - Install
- Loosely install the 2 left side front stabilizer shaft insulator clamp nuts (2).
- CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
Install and tighten the left and right side stabilizer shaft link nuts (1). Fastener Specifications
- Install the front tire and wheel assemblies. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
- Lower the vehicle.
With the vehicle at ride height, using a swivel socket, tighten the 4 front stabilizer shaft insulator clamp nuts (1). Fastener Specifications
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
Front Compartment Air Deflector (2) - Install
- Front Compartment Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (3) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Engine Front Splash Shield Retainer (2) - Install [2x]
- Engine Front Splash Shield Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Engine Front Splash Shield Retainer (2) - Install [2x]
- Engine Front Splash Shield Bolt (3) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Retainer (2) - Install [2x]
- Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [5x] - Fastener Specifications
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
The 2 right side front stabilizer shaft insulator clamp nuts (2) are to be tightened with the vehicle at ride height.
The 2 left side front stabilizer shaft insulator clamp nuts (2) are to be tightened with the vehicle at ride height.