Removal Procedure
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
- Remove the idler arm to frame mounting bolts.
- Disconnect the idler arm from the frame.
Move the steering linkage to gain access to the stabilizer shaft bracket retaining bolts.
- Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket mounting bolt and the nut (left hand).
- Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket mounting bolts (right hand).
- Remove the stabilizer shaft brackets.
- Using a pry bar, lower the stabilizer shaft.
- Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators from the stabilizer shaft.