Front
Stabilizer BarSpecial Tool(s):
Removal
1. To prevent damage to the battery ground cable, disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery. For additional information, refer to Battery.
2. Using a suitable steering wheel holding device, lock the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
3. Remove and discard the steering column shaft bolt and disconnect the shaft from the steering gear pinion extension.
4. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
5. CAUTION: Leave the tie-rod end nuts in place to protect the ball joint studs.
Loosen the tie-rod end nuts.
6. CAUTION: Protect the ball joint seal using a soft cloth to prevent damage.
Using the special tool, detach the tie-rod ends from the wheel knuckles.
^ Discard the tie-rod end nuts.
7. Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link lower nuts and detach the stabilizer bar links from the stabilizer bar.
8. CAUTION: Do not use a prying device or separator fork between the ball joint and the wheel knuckle. Damage to the ball joint or ball joint boot can result. Only use the pry bar by inserting it into the lower control arm body opening.
CAUTION: Do not damage suspension components when using the pry bar to separate the lower arm from the wheel knuckle.
Remove and discard the ball joint pinch nut and bolt, then insert a pry bar in the lower arm body opening and separate the lower arm from the wheel knuckle.
^ Remove the ball joint heat shield.
9. After separating the lower control arm from the wheel knuckle, immediately install the special tool over the ball stud before releasing the lower control arm and knuckle into rest positions.
^ Leave the special tool in place during service and only remove prior to installation.
10. Remove the transaxle RH support insulator bolt.
11. Using a suitable transmission jack, support the subframe.
12. Remove the 6 subframe bolts.
13. CAUTION: The power steering lines are attached to the steering gear.
Lower the subframe to gain access to the stabilizer bar.
14. Remove the stabilizer bar bracket bolts, brackets and the stabilizer bar.
^ Discard the bolts.
15. Remove the stabilizer bar bushings.
Installation
1. CAUTION: The stabilizer bar bushings must be positioned correctly on the flats of the stabilizer bar.
CAUTION: Do not apply any type of lubricant to the stabilizer bar or bushings.
Install the stabilizer bar bushings.
2. Position the stabilizer bar with the bushings against the spacer and set it to the specification listed using tie straps or mechanic's wire.
3. Position the stabilizer bar brackets and install the bolts.
^ Tighten to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove the stabilizer bar supports.
5. Using the special tools, align the subframe.
1 Insert the guide pins through the subframe alignment holes.
2 Slide the locking plates into the grooves and tighten the guide pin sleeve.
3 Raise the subframe, engaging the guide pins into the chassis alignment holes.
6. NOTE: Do not fully tighten the subframe retaining bolts at this time.
Install the subframe retaining bolts until snug.
7. Remove the subframe RH alignment pin.
8. CAUTION: While tightening the subframe retaining bolts, make sure the subframe does not move.
Tighten the subframe retaining bolts.
^ Tighten the 4 front bolts to 175 Nm (129 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the 2 rear bolts to 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.).
9. Lower and remove the transmission jack.
10. Remove the subframe LH alignment pin.
11. Install the transaxle RH support insulator bolt.
^ Tighten to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
12. CAUTION: Make sure the ball joint heat shield is installed on the lower arm to prevent damage to the ball joint.
Remove the special tool, position the heat shield on the wheel knuckle, insert the ball joint stud into the wheel knuckle and install the ball joint bolt and nut.
^ Tighten to 63 Nm (46 ft. lbs.).
13. Attach the stabilizer bar links to the stabilizer bar and install the nuts.
^ Tighten to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
14. WARNING: Install new tie-rod end nuts. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
Attach the tie-rod ends to the wheel knuckles and install the nuts.
^ Tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
15. WARNING: Install a new steering column shaft bolt. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
Connect the steering column shaft to the steering gear pinion extension and install the bolt.
^ Tighten to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
16. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.