Front Stabilizer Bar - Removal

REMOVAL

NOTE: Review all Warnings and Cautions.Service Precautions

1. Raise and support vehicle. Maintenance.
2. Remove both front wheel and tire assemblies. Tires and Wheels - Removal









3. Remove upper nuts (1) attaching stabilizer bar links (4) to each end of stabilizer bar (5).

CAUTION: Use only Remover, Special Tool MB991113, to remove link from stabilizer bar. Use of a pickle fork or other alternate tool will damage seal and ball joint on link.










4. Separate stabilizer bar (1) from each link (3) using Remover (2), Special Tool MB991113.










5. Remove two bolts attaching each stabilizer bar bushing retainer (2) to frame rails.
6. Remove stabilizer bar (3) from vehicle out through either left or right inner wheel housing.

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.