Removal and Installation

Remove four stabilizer bar mounting nuts from each side.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Paint Mark On Stabilizer
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Make sure that the slit in the bushing is in the position shown.

Fig 3: Identifying Slit On Bushing
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Install four stabilizer bar mounting nuts at each side.

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

Fig 5: Identifying Proper Installing Conditions Of Stabilizer Bar With Ball Joint Socket
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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 Rotation
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