Stabilizer (Sway) Bar Bushings, Front Explanation

STABILIZER (SWAY) BAR BUSHINGS REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the left upper stabilizer bar link nut from the stabilizer bar.
3. Remove the left lower stabilizer bar link bolt to the axle. This will allow clearance to remove the stabilizer bar from the right side link without removing the whole link.
4. Remove the right upper stabilizer bar link nut from the stabilizer bar.
5. Remove the splash shield.
6. Remove the right side stabilizer bar bracket bolts (Fig 1) #3 to the frame.
7. Remove the left side stabilizer bar bracket bolts (Fig 1) #3 to the frame.
8. Remove the stabilizer bar (1).
9. Bend open the retaining tabs (Fig 2) #1 on the bracket. If these tabs #1 break that is okay, they are used for the factory installation only.
10. Remove the retainer bracket (Fig 2) #2.
11. Slide the bushings (Fig 2) #3 off the stabilizer bar with a mixture of soapy water.

STABILIZER (SWAY) BAR BUSHING INSTALLATION
1. Slide the bushings (Fig 2) #3 on the stabilizer bar with a mixture of soapy water.
2. Install the retainer bracket (Fig 2) #2.
NOTE: Be sure to install the shear plate bracket (Fig 2) #1 with the down turned part facing forward in vehicle.
3. Bend the retaining tabs (Fig 2) #1 back into place on the bracket if they didn't break off. If these tabs #1 break that is okay, they are used for the factory installation only and are not needed for proper operation
4. Install the stabilizer bar (Fig 1) #1 to the vehicle.
5. Install the left side stabilizer bar bracket bolts (Fig 1) #3 to the frame.
6. Install the right side stabilizer bar bracket bolts (Fig 1) #3 to the frame.
NOTE: Stabilizer bar link to axle bolt should be tightened with vehicle sitting on its tires
7. Install the splash shield.
8. Install the right upper stabilizer bar link nut from the stabilizer bar.
9. Install the left lower stabilizer bar link bolt to the axle.
10. Install the left upper stabilizer bar link nut from the stabilizer bar.
11. Lower the vehicle and tighten the stabilizer bracket bolts..