Service Manual

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STEERING / SUSPENSION
5. Remove the upper bushing from the stabilizer linkage on
each side of the vehicle.
6. Remove the (4) fasteners retaining the stabilizer bar bracket
to the frame.
7. Remove the stabilizer bar from the frame.
8. Inspect the stabilizer bar for straightness. Inspect the
bushings and replace if needed.
9. Inspect the rubber bushings on the stabilizer linkage(s) and
replace if needed.
10. Reverse this procedure to reinstall the stabilizer bar. Refer
to the “REAR STABILIZER BAR - Exploded View” for
torque values.
SHOCKS / SPRINGS
Exploded View
Shock Removal / Installation
1. Elevate the vehicle off the ground to relieve the suspension
load.
2. Remove the upper and lower fasteners retaining the shock
and remove the shock from the vehicle.
3. Reverse the procedure to reinstall the shock. Torque new
fasteners to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm).
Shock / Spring Replacement
1. Using a spring compressor, compress the shock spring far
enough to remove the spring retainer.
2. Remove the spring and adjusting cam from the existing
shock and install components onto the new shock.
3. Compress the shock spring and install the spring retainer.
4. Reinstall the shock onto the vehicle and torque new
fasteners to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm).
Remove
Remove
Stabilizer Bar
Spring
Spring
Adjusting Cam
Shock
37 ft. lbs.
(50 Nm)
Retainer
37 ft. lbs.
(50 Nm)
Shock Spring
Compressor Tool
2870623