Lateral Stabilizer Rod: Service and Repair
Removal Procedure1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Support the rear axle (2) with an adjustable jack stand.
3. Remove the tie rod bolt (6) and nut (8) from the spring seat.
4. Remove the tie rod bracket brace bolts (7) from the body brace bracket (1).
5. Remove the tie rod bolts (10) and nuts (9) from the body brace and tie rod bracket (3).
6. Remove the tie rod (5).
7. Remove the tie rod bracket brace (4).
Installation Procedure
1. Install the tie rod bracket brace (4) to the body brace and tie rod bracket (3).
2. Loosely install the upper tie rod bolt (10) and nut (9) to the body brace and tie rod bracket (3).
3. Install the tie rod (5) to the body brace and tie rod bracket (3).
4. Loosely install the lower tie rod bolt (10) and nut (9) to the body brace and tie rod bracket (3).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
5. Install the tie rod bracket brace bolts (7) to the body brace bracket (1).
- Tighten the tie rod bracket brace bolts (7) to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten the upper tie rod bolt (10) to 118 Nm (87 ft. lbs.) or tighten the tie rod nut (9) to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the tie rod bolt (6) and nut (8) to the spring seat.
- Tighten the tie rod bolt (6) to 118 Nm (87 ft. lbs.).
- Or tighten the tie rod nut (8) to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
7. Remove the rear axle support.
8. Lower the vehicle.