Rear Suspension

Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.




2. Loosen the stabilizer bar clamp bolts.





Important: Hold the ball shaft secure with a TORX(R) bit, when removing the nut.

3. Remove the stabilizer link to stabilizer bar nut.





Important: When disconnecting the stabilizer link, hold the link with a wrench to prevent turning.

4. Remove the stabilizer link to control arm nut.
5. Remove the stabilizer link from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the stabilizer link through the control arm.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

Important: When connecting the stabilizer link, hold the link with a wrench to prevent turning.

2. Install the stabilizer link to control arm nut.

Tighten the nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).





Important: Hold the ball shaft secure with a TORX(R) bit, when installing the nut.

3. Install the stabilizer link to stabilizer bar nut.

Tighten the nut to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).




4. Install the stabilizer bar clamp bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).

5. Lower the vehicle.