Stabilizer bar and bushings (rear) — removal and installation
1. Loosen the rear wheel lug nuts, raise the rear of the vehicle and support it securely on jack stands. Block the front wheels to keep the vehicle from rolling off the stands. Remove the rear wheels.
2. Remove the stabilizer bar link-to-frame nuts/bolts (see illustration).
12.2 Stabilizer bar link mounting details
A Link
B Link-to-frame bolt/nut
C Link-to-stabilizer bar nut
3. Remove the nuts from the lower ends of the links, then separate the link from the bar.
4. Remove the stabilizer bar clamp bolts (see illustration) and remove the stabilizer bar assembly.
12.4 Remove the stabilizer bar clamp bolts from the axle housing
Note: On 3500 models, remove the right-rear shock absorber (see Shock absorber (rear) — removal and installation) and the driveshaft (see Driveline) to remove the bar. However, the links and bushings can be replaced with the driveshaft in place.
5. Inspect the stabilizer bar bushings and link bushings for cracks, tears and other signs of deterioration. Replace as necessary.
6. Installation is the reverse of removal. Be sure to tighten all fasteners to the torque listed in this Chapter’s Specifications.