Stabilizer Bar, Front: Installation
NOTE:
Before stabilizer bar installation, inspect the cushions and links for excessive wear, cracks, damage and distortion. Replace any pieces failing inspection.
- Install the stabilizer bar through the passenger side wheel opening. Rotate the bar as necessary until it is centered over the suspension cross-member.
- Install the stabilizer bar bolts (2) securing the stabilizer bar bushing retainers to the cross-member. Tighten bolts to 51 N-m (38 ft. lbs.).
- Install the stabilizer bar link (3) and nuts at each end of the lower control arm. Tighten the stabilizer link to control arm nut (2) to 63 N-m (46 ft. lbs.).
- On each side of vehicle, install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Lower vehicle.
- Install the battery tray. Refer to TRAY, BATTERY, INSTALLATION .