Stabilizer Bar Cushion

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Before proceeding, see WARNING .

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

Fig 1: Stabilizer Bar Mounting To Axle
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

Remove the bolts (3) securing the stabilizer bar cushion retainers (1) to the rear axle (2). Lift each retainer from the slot in the axle and allow the stabilizer bar hang by the links.

Fig 2: Stabilizer Bar & Link Mounting

Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

1 - LINK

2 - STABILIZER BAR

3 - CUSHION

4 - RETAINER

To remove each cushion:
- Bend back the crimp tab at the top of the retainer (4) which secures the two halves of the retainer together.
- Remove the retainer halves (4).
- Remove the cushion (3) from the bar utilizing the preformed slit in its side, peeling it off the stabilizer bar (2).