CL TYPE S V6-3.2L SOHC (2001)
Stabilizer Link: Service and Repair
Front
Replacement
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. Remove the front wheels.
2. Remove the self-locking nut (A) and flange nut (B) while holding the respective joint pins (C) with a hex wrench (D), and remove the stabilizer
link (E).
3. Install the stabilizer link (A) on the stabilizer bar (B) and lower arm (C) with the joint pins set at the center of each moving range.
4. Install the self-locking nut and flange nut, and lightly tighten them.
NOTE: Use a new self-locking nut on reassembly.
5. Place a jack under the lower arm, and raise the suspension to load the vehicle weight.
6. Tighten the self-locking nut (A) and flange nut (B) to the specified torque values while holding the respective joint pins (C) with a hex wrench (D).
7. After 5 minutes, re-tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque.
