Hub / Bearing: Bar-Stabilizer: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to SUSPENSION/FRONT - WARNING) .

Raise and support the vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Stabilizer Bar And Link
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
On both sides of the vehicle, remove the stabilizer bar link assembly (3, 4, 6, 7) from the vehicle. Remove each link by holding the upper retainer/nut (3) with a wrench and turning the link bolt (7).
On both sides of the vehicle, remove the stabilizer bar cushion retainer bolts (8) and retainers (9), then remove the stabilizer bar (3) with cushions attached from the vehicle.
Remove the stabilizer bar (5) with cushions (10) from the vehicle.
To remove the cushions (10) from the stabilizer bar (5), peel back each cushion at the slit and roll it off the bar.