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.

Fig 2: Identifying Stabilizer Link, Nuts, And Stabilizer Bar

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Raise and support the vehicle.
Hold the stabilizer link (1) shafts with a wrench and remove the link nuts (3) at the stabilizer bar (2).

Fig 3: Disconnecting Stabilizer Bar
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NOTE:
Before removing the connector (4) from the actuator clean the outside of the connector with a cleaner and compressed air, to remove any dirt or debris.
Disconnect the electronic actuator electrical connector (4) for the disconnecting stabilizer bar (5).
Remove the 3 bolts securing the disconnecting stabilizer actuator If replacing the stabilizer bar , refer to ACTUATOR, Stabilizer Bar , Removal .

Fig 4: Identifying Stabilizer Bar And Retainers
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Remove the stabilizer bar retainers (1) from the frame rails and remove the stabilizer bar (4).