Stabilizer Bar, Rear Suspension: Installation: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Dodge Avenger and 2013 Chrysler 200. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If required, install the two cushions (bushings) on the stabilizer bar (one on each side) utilizing the slit cut into the cushions.NOTE:
When installing the stabilizer bar on a vehicle with all-wheel-drive, position the bar so that the bar loops over the axle half shafts once installed, not under the axle half shafts.
- Position the stabilizer bar (3) on the rear crossmember.
- Install the two retainers (5 - right side shown in illustration) over the cushions at the mounting holes and install the retainer screws (1). Do not tighten the screws at this time.
- If equipped with all-wheel-drive, install the rear driveline module.
- On each side of the vehicle, install the stabilizer link (2) upper stud in the end of the stabilizer bar (1). Install the nut (5) on the upper stud and while holding the stabilizer link stud stationary, tighten the nut to 48 N.m (35 ft. lbs.).
- On each side of the vehicle, tighten the stabilizer bar retainer screws (1) to 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
- Lower the vehicle.