Toyota 48815-AE030 Bush, Front STABILIZER Bar

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To remove the sway bar kit on a vehicle, first, loosen the front wheel lug nuts and raise the front of the vehicle on jack stands. Remove the front wheels and disconnect the Tie Rod End and sway bar kit links from the steering knuckles. Detach both sway bar kit bushing retainers from the engine cradle and remove the front exhaust pipe and steering gear mounting bolts. Lift the Rack And Pinion and remove the sway bar kit by working it out through the left wheel housing. While the sway bar kit is off the vehicle, inspect the sway bar bushings and link assembly. Clean the bushing area of the sway bar kit with a stiff wire brush. To install the sway bar kit, lubricate the new sway bar bushings with vegetable oil and reverse the removal steps.

Check the bushings for wear, hardness, distortion, cracking, and other signs of deterioration, replacing them if necessary. Also, check the stabilizer bar links. When installing the bushings, the slit should be positioned towards the top.

While the stabilizer bar is detached, slide off the retainer bushings and inspect them for cracks, wear, or deterioration. It is also advisable to inspect the stabilizer bar link by flipping the ball joint stud side-to-side five or six times, then installing the nut. Using an inch-pound torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn every two to four seconds and note the torque reading on the fifth turn, which should be about 0.4 to 17 in-lbs. If it isn't, replace the link assembly.