Dakota 2WD L4-2.5L VIN P (2001)
Stabilizer Bar: Service and Repair
Rear
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove nuts and bolts from the links at the stabilizer bar.
3. Remove stabilizer bar retainer bolts and retainers.
4. Remove stabilizer bar and replace worn, cracked or distorted bushings.
5. Remove links upper mounting nuts and bolts and remove links.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the stabilizer bar and center it with equal spacing on both sides. Install stabilizer bar retainers and tighten bolts to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
2. Install link into frame brackets and the stabilizer bar. Install mounting nuts and bolts.
3. Remove support and lower vehicle.
4. Tighten stabilizer link nuts to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
