Removal (4WD)
- Disconnect exhaust pipe at exhaust manifold. Remove brace bolted to bottom of left crossmember. Remove transfer case-to-transaxle bolts. Move transfer case to left. Lower front of transfer case and remove it from drive shaft.
- Remove stabilizer bar link nuts at control arm and stabilizer bar. See Figure. Remove stabilizer bar link. Remove stabilizer bar mounting bracket bolts. Remove mounting bracket and bushing.NOTE: If necessary, separate right control arm ball joint from knuckle for stabilizer bar removal.
- Move left end of stabilizer bar out between axle shaft and control arm. Move right end of stabilizer bar until it clears control arm, and pull stabilizer bar from vehicle.