Front Stabilizer Bar Bushing: Removal

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NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the wheels and tires. Refer to: Wheel and Tire . Refer to: Wheel and Tire - Vehicles With: Dual Rear Wheels .
If equipped.Remove the 3 fasteners and remove the steering gear heat shield.
Torque: 1: 3 Nm 2: 20 Nm 3: 20 Nm

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On both sides.Remove and discard the stabilizer bar bracket bolts.
Torque: 63 Nm

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NOTE: Do not use any lubrication on the stabilizer bar or the bushings or damage to the bushings may occur.

NOTE: Stabilizer bar bushings must be installed with slits facing the front of the vehicle.

NOTE: Note the position of the components before removal.

On both sides.Remove the front stabilizer bar bushings.

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