Stabilizer Bar, Rear Suspension: Removal
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
- Remove the rear crossmember assembly. Refer to CROSSMEMBER, TRANSMISSION, REMOVAL
.NOTE:
Mark the location of the stabilizer bushings prior to removing the stabilizer bar bushing clamps, this will be essential for the installation process.
- On each end, remove the stabilizer link to stabilizer bar bolt and nut (2).
- Remove the four stabilizer bar bushing retainer bolts(1) and retainer brackets.
- Remove stabilizer bar with bushings and retainers.
- Remove retainers from bushings.
- Remove bushings from stabilizer bar utilizing slits in bushings.
