STABILIZER BAR, Front: Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Pickup and 2011 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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To service the stabilizer bar the vehicle must be on a drive on hoist. The vehicle suspension must be at curb height for stabilizer bar installation.

If the bushings were removed, Clean the bar and install the bushings on the stabilizer bar using a mixture of soapy water or equivalent in order to slide the bushing over the bar with ease. Do not cut the new bushing for installation.

Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer Bar And Components
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

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Install new mounting bolts. Do not reuse old bolts.

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Check the alignment of the bar to ensure there is no interference with the either frame rail or chassis component. Spacing should be equal on both sides.
Position the stabilizer bar (4) on the frame crossmember brackets and install the bracket (3) bolts finger-tight.

Fig 2: Identifying Stabilizer Bar, Grommets, Mounting Bolts, Retainers, And Bushings
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
Install the stabilizer bar (3) to the stabilizer link (5) and install the grommets and retainers.
Install the nuts (4) to the stabilizer link (3) and tighten to specifications. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
Tighten the brackets to the frame to specifications. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .