BAR-STABILIZER
REMOVAL
NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/REAR - WARNING).
1. Raise and support the vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
2. On both sides of the vehicle, while holding the stabilizer bar link upper stud stationary, remove the nut (1) securing the link to the stabilizer bar (3).
3. If equipped with all-wheel-drive, remove the rear driveline module. (Refer to 3 - DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/REAR DRIVELINE MODULE - REMOVAL)
4. On both sides of the vehicle, remove the screws (3) securing the stabilizer bushing retainers (1) to the crossmember.
5. Remove the two stabilizer bushing retainers.
6. Remove the stabilizer bar (2) from the vehicle.
7. If required, remove the two cushions from the stabilizer bar utilizing the slit cut into the cushions (bushings).
INSTALLATION
1. If required, install the two cushions on the stabilizer bar (one on each side) utilizing the slit cut into the cushions (bushings).
NOTE: When installing the stabilizer bar on a vehicle with all-wheel-drive, position the bar so that the bar loops under the axle half shafts once installed, not over the axle half shafts.
2. Position the stabilizer bar (2) on the rear crossmember.
3. Install the two retainers (1) over the cushions at the mounting holes and install the retainer screws (3). Do not tighten the screws at this time.
4. If equipped with all-wheel-drive, install the rear driveline module. (Refer to 3 - DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/REAR DRIVELINE MODULE - INSTALLATION)
5. On each side of the vehicle, install the stabilizer link upper stud in the end of the stabilizer bar (3). Install the nut (1) on each upper stud and while holding the stabilizer link stud stationary, tighten the nut (2) to 58 N·m (43 ft. lbs.).
6. Tighten the cushion retainer screws to 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.).
7. Lower the vehicle.