Stabilizer (Sway) Bar Actuator, Front Explanation

FRONT STABILIZER (SWAY) BAR ACTUATOR DESCRIPTION
The actuator (Fig 1) #1 is a motor driven unit that engages and disengages the disconnecting stabilizer bar #2. This system allows greater front suspension travel in off-road situations. It consists of a disconnecting unit #3, electronic actuator #1, stabilizer bar #2.

FRONT STABILIZER (SWAY) BAR ACTUATOR REMOVAL
WARNING: The disconnecting stabilizer bar unit (Fig 1) #3 is not serviced separately from the bar #2. Do not disassemble this unit from the stabilizer bar.

NOTE: The stabilizer links, stabilizer bar retainers/ bushings, stabilizer bar actuator (Fig 1) #1 and the stabilizer bar #2 are serviceable. The new bar consists of the disconnecting unit #3 attached as an assembly to the bar #2.

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the electronic actuator electrical connector (Fig 1) #5 for the disconnecting stabilizer bar.
NOTE: Before removing the connector (Fig 1) #5 from the actuator clean the outside of the connector with a cleaner and compressed air, to remove any dirt or debris.
3. Remove the three actuator bolts (Fig 1) #4 then remove the actuator #1. If replacing the stabilizer bar, refer to STABILIZER BAR REMOVAL

FRONT STABILIZER (SWAY) BAR ACTUATOR INSTALLATION
WARNING: The disconnecting stabilizer bar unit (Fig 1) #3 is not serviced separately from the bar #2. Do not disassemble this unit from the stabilizer bar.

NOTE: The stabilizer links, stabilizer bar retainers/ bushings, stabilizer bar actuator (Fig 1) #1 and the stabilizer bar #2 are serviceable. The new bar consists of the disconnecting unit #3 attached as an assembly to the bar.

NOTE: The seal must be clean and intact in the electrical connector (5) when reconnecting to the actuator (1).
1. Install the actuator (Fig 1) #1 to the disconnecting unit #3.
2. Install the actuator three bolts (Fig 1) #4 to the disconnecting unit #3 Tighten the bolts to 45 N.m (37 ft. lbs.).
3. Reconnect the electronic actuator electrical connector (Fig 1) #5 for the disconnecting stabilizer bar #2.
4. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.