FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1. Detach the steering shaft. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

4. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

1
Power steering pipe bracket (2 locations)
2
Stabilizer control link
3
Connector (for vehicles with EHPAS)
4
Front crossmember bracket
5
No.1 engine mount center bolt
6
Front stabilizer component
7
Stabilizer bracket
8
Stabilizer bushing
9
Front stabilizer
10
Stabilizer plate

Front Crossmember Bracket Removal Note

1. Support the front crossmember using a jack.

2. Remove the front crossmember brackets.

Front Stabilizer Component Removal Note

1. Detach the silencer hangers on the middle pipe from the front crossmember.

2. Lower the front crossmember slowly approx. 90 mm {3.5 in} and remove the front stabilizer component.

Stabilizer Bracket Removal Note

1. Secure the stabilizer bracket flange using a vise.

2. Remove the front stabilizer.

Stabilizer Bushing Installation Note

1. Verify the installation direction of the stabilizer bushing.

2. Widen the stabilizer bushing opening 16-26 mm {0.7-1.0 in} and install the bushing to the front stabilizer as shown in the figure.

Stabilizer Bracket Installation Note

1. Apply grease to the stabilizer bushing.

2. Install the stabilizer bracket using a vise.

Front Stabilizer Component Installation Note

1. Tighten the bolts in order indicated in the figure.