Rear Stabilizer Bar: Installation
- 1.NOTE: Do not use any lubrication on the stabilizer bar or the bushings or damage to the bushings may occur.NOTE: To prevent bushing damage and incorrect stabilizer bar operation, the stabilizer bar bushings must be located correctly on the stabilizer bar. The protrusion on both bushings must be facing the LH side of the vehicle for correct installation.
If necessary, install the bushings onto the stabilizer bar. Press the stabilizer bar bushings on stabilizer bar.
- 2.NOTE: Apply water to the brackets to aid in installation.NOTE: Assemble the stabilizer bar brackets and clamps with the off-set flange facing outboard.
Press the rear stabilizer bar brackets in place onto the rear stabilizer bar bushings.
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Position the rear stabilizer bar links and install the new rear stabilizer bar link nuts.Torque
: 81 lb.ft (110 Nm)
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Position the rear stabilizer bar and install the new rear stabilizer bar bracket bolts.Torque
: 44 lb.ft (60 Nm)
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