(4) Separate stabilizer bar from each link using
Remover, Special Tool MB991113 (Fig. 35).
(5) Remove two bolts attaching each stabilizer bar
bushing retainer to frame rails (Fig. 36).
(6) Remove stabilizer bar from vehicle out through
either left or right inner fender area.
(7) To remove bushings:
(a) Slide retainers off bushings.
(b) Remove each bushing from stabilizer bar by
opening slit in bushing and peeling it off bar.
INSTALLATION
(1) Thoroughly clean stabilizer bar in area of bush-
ing contact. Install each NEW bushing on stabilizer
bar by opening slit in bushing and wrapping it
around stabilizer bar, positioning it against retainer
ring on bar.
(2) Slide bushing retainers over bushings.
(3) Install stabilizer bar assembly back into vehicle
in reverse order of removal through wheel opening.
(4) Position bushing retainers against frame rails,
then install four retainer bolts (Fig. 36). DO NOT
TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME.
(5) Install ends of stabilizer bar onto stabilizer bar
link studs. Install attaching nuts. Tighten stabilizer
bar link attaching nuts to 23 N·m (17 ft. lbs.) torque.
(6) Tighten four stabilizer bar bushing retainer
bolts to 68 N·m (50 ft. lbs.) torque.
(7) Install wheel and tire assemblies (Refer to 22 -
TIRES/WHEELS - INSTALLATION). Progressively
tighten wheel mounting nuts in proper sequence to
122 N·m (90 ft. lbs.) torque.
(8) Lower vehicle.
STABILIZER BAR BUSHINGS
REMOVAL
NOTE: Review all Warnings and Cautions. (Refer to
2 - SUSPENSION - WARNING)
(1) Raise vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION &
MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).
(2) Remove two bolts attaching each stabilizer bar
bushing retainer to frame rails (Fig. 36).
(3) Slide retainers off bushings.
(4) Remove each bushing from stabilizer bar by
opening slit in bushing and peeling it off bar.
INSTALLATION
(1) Thoroughly clean stabilizer bar in area of bush-
ing contact. Install each NEW bushing on stabilizer
bar by opening slit in bushing and wrapping it
around stabilizer bar, positioning it against retainer
ring on bar.
(2) Slide bushing retainers over bushings.
(3) Position bushing retainers against frame rails,
then install four retainer bolts (Fig. 36). Tighten four
stabilizer bar bushing retainer bolts to 68 N·m (50 ft.
lbs.) torque.
(4) Lower vehicle.
Fig. 35 Using MB991113 To Release Link Stud
1 - STABILIZER BAR
2 - REMOVER MB991113
3 - LINK
Fig. 36 Stabilizer Bar Mounting To Frame
1 - LINK
2 - BUSHING RETAINER
3 - STABILIZER BAR
ZB FRONT SUSPENSION 2 - 21
STABILIZER BAR (Continued)
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