Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement AWD

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.



3. Remove stabilizer shaft link to stabilizer shaft retaining nut.
4. Separate the stabilizer shaft link from the stabilizer shaft.
5. Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket mounting bolts.
6. Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket.
7. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator. Note the position of the Insulator for installation.

1. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator to the stabilizer shaft with the slit facing rearward.
2. Install the stabilizer shaft bracket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Install the stabilizer shaft bracket mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).




4. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the stabilizer shaft.
5. Install stabilizer shaft link to stabilizer shaft retaining nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 125 N·m (92 lb ft).

6. Install the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
7. Lower the vehicle.

Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement RWD

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.



2. Remove the stabilizer shaft mounting bolts (1) and bracket (2).
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators from the stabilizer shaft.

1. Install the stabilizer shaft insulators (3) to the stabilizer shaft with the slit facing rearward.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the stabilizer shaft bracket (2) and mounting bolts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 65 N·m (48 lb ft).

3. Lower the vehicle.