Bar - Stabilizer: Installation: RWD

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Link Ball Joint At Stabilizer Bar

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NOTE: When attaching stabilizer link to stabilizer bar, make sure link ball joint stem is pointed inboard toward engine cradle.

On each side of vehicle, raise stabilizer bar (4) to stabilizer link (3) and slide link ball joint stem (1) through mounting hole in bar. Loosely install nut (5) at this time.

Fig 2: Locating Front Stabilizer Bar and Bushing
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CAUTION: Because of stabilizer isolator outer shape, it is very important to install isolators in position discussed in following step.
Utilizing slit in isolator, install each stabilizer bar isolator (1) on bar resting against locating collar (2) as shown in Fig 2. Make sure slit in isolator is positioned toward rear of vehicle.

Fig 3: Locating Retainer Halves
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On each side of vehicle, install stabilizer bar isolator retainer halves (1)(2) around isolator (3).

Fig 4: Locating Front Stabilizer Bar Retaining Bolts
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On each side of vehicle, install bolts (2) securing stabilizer bar isolator retainer halves (2) to cradle. Tighten bolts (2) to 60 N.m (44 ft. lbs.) torque.

Fig 5: Front Stabilizer Bar Heat Shield
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On each side of vehicle, install stabilizer bar heat shield (3) over stabilizer bar isolator retainer. Install mounting screws (1).

Fig 6: Link Ball Joint At Stabilizer Bar
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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.) torque.
Install belly pan. (Refer to BODY/EXTERIOR/BELLY PAN - REMOVAL)
Lower vehicle.