STABILIZER BAR, Front: Installation: All-Wheel-Drive
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Dodge Charger and 2010 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Utilizing slit in isolator, install each stabilizer bar isolator on bar. Make sure slit in isolator is positioned toward rear of vehicle once installed on vehicle.
- Install stabilizer bar isolator retainer over each isolator.NOTE: When attaching stabilizer link to stabilizer bar, make sure link ball joint stem is pointed inboard toward engine cradle.
- Install stabilizer bar ends (4) to each stabilizer link (3). Slide link ball joint stem (1) through mounting hole in bar. Loosely install nuts (5) at this time.
- Raise stabilizer bar to engine cradle, placing bushings (1) into mounted position.
- Install bolts (2) securing each stabilizer bar isolator retainer (3) to cradle. Tighten bolts to 60 N.m (44 ft. lbs.).
- While holding stem from rotating at hex (1) or flat (2) tighten stabilizer link nuts at each end of stabilizer bar (4) to 128 N.m (95 ft. lbs.).
- Install belly pan. Refer to Frame and Bumpers/Under Body Protection/BELLY PAN - Installation
- Lower vehicle.