2014 Jeep Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 02 - Front Suspension

ACTUATOR, Stabilizer Bar

DESCRIPTION


The actuator (1) is a motor driven unit that engages and disengages the disconnecting stabilizer bar (2).

This system allows greater front suspension travel in off-road situations. It consists of a disconnecting unit (3), electronic actuator (1), stabilizer bar (2).

REMOVAL


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).

  1. Raise and support the vehicle.

    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.


  2.  
  3. Disconnect the electronic actuator electrical connector (5) for the disconnecting stabilizer bar.

  4.  
  5. Remove the 3 actuator bolts (4) then remove the actuator (1).

  6.  

INSTALLATION


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.

  1. Install the actuator (1) to the disconnecting unit (3). Tighten the bolts to 45 N·m (37 ft. lbs.).

    NOTE:

    The seal must be clean and intact in the electrical connector (5) when reconnecting to the actuator (1).


  2.  
  3. Reconnect the electronic actuator electrical connector (5) for the disconnecting stabilizer bar (2).

  4.  
  5. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.

  6.  
  7. Using a scan tool program the new stabilizer bar to the vehicle.

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