Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (ZQ8, Z85)

Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (ZQ8, Z85)

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).




3. Using the proper size wrench, hold the link ball stud while removing the link nut.
4. Remove the retaining nut from the stabilizer shaft and the lower control arm.




5. Remove the stabilizer link from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the stabilizer shaft link on the lower control arm and stabilizer shaft.




2. Hand tighten the stabilizer shaft link nuts

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Using the proper size wrench to hold the link ball joint, tighten the link nut to 44 Nm (32 lb ft).
4. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair)
5. Remove the support and lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).