Stabilizer (Sway) Bar, Front Explanation

FRONT STABILIZER (SWAY) BAR OPERATION
The stabilizer bar is used to control vehicle body roll during turns. The bar helps to control the vehicle body in relationship to the suspension.

FRONT STABILIZER (SWAY) BAR DESCRIPTION
The stabilizer bar is on the bottom of the frame rails. Links are connected from the bar to the axle brackets. The stabilizer bar and links are isolated by rubber bushings.

FRONT STABILIZER (SWAY) BAR DISCONNECTING
This feature will provide feedback to the driver and be controlled by an electronic module (part of the stabilizer bar) which communicates via CAN C at 500 kbps. The disconnecting stabilizer bar module will read the ignition switch, vehicle speed, transfer case, and stabilizer bar switch messages on the CAN C bus and control the disconnecting stabilizer bar. The module will send a stabilizer bar status message and a lighting message on CAN C.

FRONT STABILIZER (SWAY) BAR REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the left upper stabilizer bar link nut (Fig 1) #1 from the stabilizer bar.
3. Remove the right upper stabilizer bar link nut (Fig 2) #2 from the stabilizer bar.
4. Remove the splash shield.
5. Remove the right side stabilizer bar bracket bolts (Fig 3) #3 to the frame.
6. Remove the left side stabilizer bar bracket bolts (Fig 3) #3 to the frame.
7. Remove the stabilizer bar (Fig 3) #1.
NOTE: On Rubicon models the sway bar disconnecting unit (DISCO) (Fig 4) #1 will be secured to the frame with a mounting hanger and include an electronic actuator electrical connector that will need to be unplugged.

FRONT STABILIZER (SWAY) BAR INSTALLATION
1. Install the stabilizer bar (Fig 3) #1 to the vehicle.
NOTE: Stabilizer bar link to axle bolt should be tightened with vehicle sitting on its tires
NOTE: On Rubicon models the sway bar disconnecting unit (DISCO) (Fig 4) #1 will be secured to the frame with a mounting hanger and include an electronic actuator electrical connector that will need to be reconnected.
2. Install the right side stabilizer bar bracket bolts (Fig 3) #3 to the frame. Tighten to 102 N.m (75 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the left side stabilizer bar bracket bolts (Fig 3) #3 to the frame. Tighten to 102 N.m (75 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the splash shield.
5. Install the right upper stabilizer bar link nut (Fig 2) #2 to the stabilizer bar. Tighten to 102 N.m (75 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the left upper stabilizer bar link nut (Fig 1) #1 to the stabilizer bar. Tighten to 102 N.m (75 ft. lbs.).
7. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.