SMU - Revised Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement

This bulletin is being issued to revise the Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in the Front Suspension sub-section of the Service Manual. Please replace the current information in the Service Manual with the following information.

The following information has been updated within SI. If you are using a paper version of this Service Manual, please make a reference to this bulletin on the affected page.

Removal Procedure

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



2. Remove the nuts from the link bolt assemblies.
3. Remove the link bolts.
4. Remove the link assemblies.

Installation Procedure

1. Support the lower control arms at curb height.
2. Perform the following procedure before installing the bolts:

•	Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.

•	Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.

•	Apply threadlocker, P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489).

3. Install the link assemblies.
4. Install the link bolts.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Important: There are two designs of the stabilizer bar link.

•	The early design is identified by the stabilizer link bolt threads protruding 2-4 threads beyond the stabilizer shafts extruded nut.

•	The new design is identified by the stabilizer link bolt threads protruding well beyond the stabilizer shafts keps nuts (with washer attached).

5. Install the nuts to the link bolt assembly.

Tighten

•	Tighten the early design nut to 14 N·m (10 lb ft). Continue to tighten the nut until 2-4 threads protrude above the nut.

•	Tighten the new design nut to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).

6. Lower the vehicle.