Disconnecting Stabilizer Bar

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Jeep Wrangler and 2015 Jeep Wrangler. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Actuator Components

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WARNING:

The disconnecting stabilizer bar unit (3) is not serviced separately from the bar (2). Do not disassemble this unit from the stabilizer bar.

NOTE:

The stabilizer links, stabilizer bar retainers/ bushings, stabilizer bar actuator (1) and the stabilizer bar (2) are serviceable. The new bar consists of the disconnecting unit (3) attached as an assembly to the bar (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Stabilizer Link (Right) Components

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Raise and support the vehicle.
Hold the stabilizer link (1) shafts with a wrench and remove the link nuts (2) at the stabilizer bar.

Fig 3: Identifying Actuator Components
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NOTE:
Before removing the connector (5) from the actuator clean the outside of the connector with a cleaner and compressed air, to remove any dirt or debris.
Disconnect the electronic actuator electrical connector (5) for the disconnecting stabilizer bar.
Remove the actuator bolts (4) then remove the actuator (1) If replacing the stabilizer bar , refer to ACTUATOR, STABILIZER BAR, REMOVAL .

Fig 4: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Bracket Components
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Remove the stabilizer bar retainers (4) from the frame rails and remove the stabilizer bar (1).