Removal and Installation

Remove four stabilizer bar mounting nuts from each side.

Fig 1: Removing Four Stabilizer Bar Mounting Nuts From Each Side
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When installing stabilizer, make sure the paint mark and clamp face in their correct directions.

Fig 2: Installing Stabilizer With Paint Mark And Clamp Facing In The Correct Direction
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Make sure that the slit in the bushing is in the position shown in Fig 3.

Fig 3: Positioning Slit In Bushing
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Install four stabilizer bar mounting nuts at each side.

Fig 4: Installing Stabilizer Bar Mounting Nuts
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Install stabilizer bar with ball joint socket properly placed.

Fig 5: Positioning Stabilizer Bar With Ball Joint Socket In Correct Position
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Check stabilizer for deformation or cracks and replace if necessary.
Check rubber bushings for deterioration or cracks and replace if necessary.
Check ball joint can rotate in all directions. If movement is not smooth and free, replace stabilizer bar connecting rod.

Fig 6: Checking Ball Joint Wear
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