10/02/2017 09:09:31

Sway Bar - Front

Correction code 31012102

Remove

  1. Raise and support vehicle.
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    Warning

    Do not work on an incorrectly supported vehicle.

  2. Remove front undershield (refer to procedure).
  3. Remove LH front spring and damper assembly (refer to procedure).
  4. Remove RH front spring and damper assembly.
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    Note
    Lower wishbone can now be maneuvered to access sway bar mounting bolts.
  5. Remove bolts (x4) securing brackets to subframe (torque 25 Nm).
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    Note
    When installing, apply Loctite®242™ thread locking compound to bolt/screw threads.
  6. Remove brackets and collect backing plates.
  7. Remove Nyloc nuts (x2) securing sway bar to drop links (torque 25 Nm).
  8. Remove sway bar from vehicle.
  9. Remove sway bar bushings from sway bar.
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    Note
    Apply recommended grease to bearing/bushing surfaces.

Install

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

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CAUTION

Replace all nyloc nuts.