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FRONT SUSPENSION (DOUBLE-WISHBONE) - STABILIZER

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STABILIZER

Removal / Inspection / Installation

Stabilizer - Removal / Inspection / Installation

  1. 1
    Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
  2. 2
    Remove the undercover.
  3. 3
    Remove in the order shown in the figure.
    Exploded view of front stabilizer assembly. Numbered callouts (1) stabilizer bracket, (2) stabilizer bushing, (3) stabilizer, (4) stabilizer control link. Torque values: 18-26 N-m (1.8-2.7, 13-20) for the bracket and 36-54 N-m (3.7-5.5, 27-40) for control link.
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  4. 4
    Inspect all parts and repair or replace as necessary.
  5. 5
    Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note.
  6. 6
    Tighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torques, referring to the figure.
    Loosely tighten the stabilizer control link and bracket bolts. Lower the vehicle and tighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torques with the vehicle unladed.
Stabilizer bracket bolt (1)1.8-2.7 m-kg, 13-20 ft-lb
18 - 26N·m
Stabilizer control link bolt (4)3.7-5.5 m-kg, 27-40 ft-lb
36 - 54N·m
Parts DiagramFig. fig1
#Part NameNotes
1Stabilizer bracket
2Stabilizer bushingInspect for deterioration and wear; Installation Note .......... below
3StabilizerInspect for bending and damage
4Stabilizer control linkInspect for bending and damage

Installation note

Stabilizer bushing

Align the bushing with the installation mark on the stabilizer.

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