Stabilizer Bar: Installation

Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Components

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - STABILIZER BAR BRACKETS

2 - LOWER CONTROL ARM

3 - RUBBER BUSHING

4 - RETAINER BRACKET BOLTS AND NUTS

5 - RUBBER BUSHINGS

6 - STABILIZER BAR

Install both right and left stabilizer bar bushings (3 and 5) onto the stabilizer bar (6).
NOTE: The lower control arms (2) may need to be raised to accept the stabilizer bar bushing (2) to its mating surface.
Install the stabilizer bar (6) to the vehicle by loosely installing the bolts and nuts to all four brackets (1 and 4).
Align the stabilizer bar (6) so it is centered in the vehicle.
NOTE: Due to the preload of the bracket, install the hexagon socket bolt first.
Tighten both stabilizer bar bolts to frame.
Tighten both stabilizer bar hexagon socket bolts to the retainer (4).
Tighten both right and left stabilizer bar bracket nuts to the lower control arm (2). Torque to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
Install the stabilizer bar retainer and mounting plate (if removed).
Tighten the retainer bolt (4) to frame (if removed). Torque to 60 N.m (44 ft. lbs.).
Tighten the lower retainer nut to the fastening bracket (if removed). Torque to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
Tighten the upper retainer lever nut to the fastening bracket (if removed). Torque to 40 N.m (29 ft. lbs.).
Lower the vehicle and check vehicle alignment. (Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .