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Stabilizer Bar Bushing

Fig 1: Stabilizer Bar Bushing
GC0130311Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Slide the bushings (3) on the stabilizer bar with a mixture of soapy water.
  2. Install the retainer bracket (2).
    NOTE:

    Be sure to install the shear plate bracket (1) with the down turned part facing forward in vehicle.

  3. Bend the retaining tabs (1) back into place on the bracket if they didn't break off. If these tabs (1) break that is okay, they are used for the factory installation only and are not needed for proper operation. 
    Fig 2: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Bracket Components
    GC0130310Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  4. Install the stabilizer bar (1) to the vehicle.
    NOTE:

    Stabilizer bar link to axle bolt should be tightened with vehicle sitting on its tires

  5. Install the right side stabilizer bar bracket bolts (3) to the frame. Tighten to 61 N.m (45 ft.lbs).
  6. Install the left side stabilizer bar bracket bolts (3) to the frame. Tighten to 61 N.m (45 ft.lbs).
  7. Install the splash shield.
  8. Install the right upper stabilizer bar link nut to the stabilizer bar. Tighten to 61 N.m (45 ft.lbs).
  9. Install the left lower stabilizer bar link bolt to the axle. Tighten to 61 N.m (45 ft.lbs).
  10. Install the left upper stabilizer bar link nut to the stabilizer bar. Tighten to 61 N.m (45 ft.lbs).
  11. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.