Disconnecting Stabilizer Bar
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 RAM 3500 HD and 2013 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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 (3), stabilizer bar retainers/ bushings (1), stabilizer bar with the disconnecting unit as an assembly (4) and the stabilizer bar actuator 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.
- Position the stabilizer bar (4) on the frame rail and install the retainers with bushings and bolts (1). Ensure the bar is centered with equal spacing on both sides.
- Tighten the retainer bolts (1) to specifications. Refer to FRONT, LINK AND COIL, SPECIFICATIONS .
NOTE:
The seal must be clean and intact in the electrical connector when reconnecting to the actuator.
- If the actuator was removed , install the actuator (4) to the disconnecting unit (3). Refer to ACTUATOR, STABILIZER BAR, INSTALLATION .
- Reconnect the electronic actuator electrical connector for the disconnecting stabilizer bar (5).
- Install links (1) and nuts (3) to the stabilizer bar (2). Hold the link shaft with a wrench and tighten the nuts to specifications. Refer to FRONT, LINK AND COIL, SPECIFICATIONS .
- Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
- Using a scan tool program the new stabilizer bar to the vehicle.