Disconnecting Stabilizer Bar

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.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Stabilizer Bar Unit

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WARNING:

The disconnecting stabilizer bar unit (2) is not serviced separately from the bar (4). Do not disassemble this unit (2) from the stabilizer bar (4).

NOTE:

The stabilizer links (5), stabilizer bar retainers/bushings (3), stabilizer bar with the disconnecting unit as an assembly (4) and the stabilizer bar actuator (1) are the only are serviceable components.

NOTE:

When replacing the disconnecting stabilizer bar with a new bar you must use a scan tool to program the new stabilizer bar to the vehicle.

This system allows greater front suspension travel in off-road situations. It consists of a disconnecting unit (2), electronic actuator (1), stabilizer bar (4), stabilizer bar mounting retainers (3), stabilizer links (5) and a anti-rotational bracket (6) connected to the stabilizer bar retainer (3).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Stabilizer Switch

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The electronic disconnecting stabilizer bar is operated by a combined transfer case and disconnecting stabilizer switch on the dash: The 2 mode positions are: On-Road mode (1), and Off-Road mode (2). The electronic disconnecting stabilizer bar is designed to be driven in On-Road mode (1) (indicated by a solid on-road mode light) for normal street and highway conditions (dry hard surfaced roads).

To service the switch, remove the Instrument panel center bezel. Refer to BEZEL, Instrument Panel, Center , Removal and BEZEL, Instrument Panel, Driver Side , Removal .