Vibe AWD L4-2.4L (2009)
Note: If you are replacing the components on front suspension crossmember, continue with this procedure.
14. Remove the 2 control arms. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (See: Control Arm/Service and Repair).
15. Remove the following components from the crossmember. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (See: Stabilizer Bar/Service and Repair).
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The 2 stabilizer shaft link nuts
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The 2 stabilizer shaft links
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The 4 stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts
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The 2 stabilizer shaft insulator clamps
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The 2 stabilizer shaft insulators
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The stabilizer shaft
Installation Procedure
Note: DO NOT tighten the nut and bolts completely. The weight of the vehicle must be on the tire and wheel assemblies before tightening the nut
and the bolts.
1. Install the following components to the crossmember:
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The left lower control arm (2)
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The 2 bolts (1, 4)
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The nut (3)
Note: DO NOT tighten the nut and bolts completely. The weight of the vehicle must be on the tire and wheel assemblies before tightening the nut
and the bolts.
2. Install the following components to the crossmember:
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The right lower control arm
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The 2 bolts
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The nut
3. Install the following components to the crossmember. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (See: Stabilizer Bar/Service and Repair).
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The 2 stabilizer shaft link nuts
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The 2 stabilizer shaft links
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The 4 stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts
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The 2 stabilizer shaft insulator clamps
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The 2 stabilizer shaft insulators
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The stabilizer shaft
4. Use a jack in order to raise and support the crossmember with the attached components as a unit.
5. Install the steering gear to the crossmember. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (Front Wheel Drive) (See: Steering/Steering Gear/Service and
Repair)Steering Gear Replacement (All Wheel Drive) (See: Steering/Steering Gear/Service and Repair).
