REMOVAL
STABILIZER BAR
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the left upper stabilizer bar link nut (1) from the stabilizer bar.
3. Remove the right upper stabilizer bar link nut (2) from the stabilizer bar.
4. Remove the splash shield.
5. Remove the right side stabilizer bar bracket bolts (3) to the frame.
6. Remove the left side stabilizer bar bracket bolts (3) to the frame.
7. Remove the stabilizer bar (1) to the bench.
DISCONNECTING STABILIZER BAR
WARNING: The disconnecting stabilizer bar unit is not serviced separately from the bar. Do not disassemble this unit from the stabilizer bar.
NOTE: The stabilizer links, stabilizer bar retainers/ bushings and the stabilizer bar as a complete unit only are serviceable. The new bar consists of the disconnecting unit and electronic actuator (1) attached as an assembly to the bar (2).
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Hold the stabilizer link (1) shafts with a wrench and remove the link nuts (2) at the stabilizer bar.
NOTE: Before removing the connector (3) from the actuator clean the outside of the connector with a cleaner and compressed air, to remove any dirt or debris.
3. Disconnect the electronic actuator electrical connector (3) for the disconnecting stabilizer bar.
4. Remove the stabilizer bar retainers (4) from the frame rails and remove the stabilizer bar (1).