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Stabilizer Bar, Front: Installation: All-Wheel-Drive

Fig 1: Link Ball Joint AT Stabilizer Bar
GC0079722Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Utilizing slit in isolator, install each stabilizer bar isolator on bar. Make sure slit in isolator is positioned toward rear of vehicle once installed on vehicle.
  2. Install stabilizer bar isolator retainer over each isolator.
    NOTE:

    When attaching stabilizer link to stabilizer bar, make sure link ball joint stem is pointed inboard toward engine cradle.

  3. Install stabilizer bar ends (4) to each stabilizer link (3). Slide link ball joint stem (1) through mounting hole in bar. Loosely install nuts (5) at this time.
    Fig 2: Stabilizer Bar Bushing & Retainer
    GC0079723Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  4. Raise stabilizer bar to engine cradle, placing bushings (1) into mounted position.
  5. Install bolts (2) securing each stabilizer bar isolator retainer (3) to cradle. Tighten bolts to 60 N.m (44 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 3: Link Ball Joint AT Stabilizer Bar
    GC0079722Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  6. While holding stem from rotating at hex (1) or flat (2) tighten stabilizer link nuts at each end of stabilizer bar (4) to 128 N.m (95 ft. lbs.).
  7. Install belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, INSTALLATION .
  8. Lower vehicle.