Jeep Cherokee

 Service Manual

Suspension » Front suspension » Removal and installation
Stabilizer bar

REMOVAL

1.  Raise and support the vehicle.
2.  Remove nuts, retainers and grommets from the links at the stabilizer bar (Fig. 6).
3.  Remove the links mounting nuts and bolts from the axle brackets.
4.  Remove the stabilizer bar clamps from the body rails. Remove the stabilizer bar.

INSTALLATION

1.  Inspect stabilizer bar bushings. Replace bushings if cracked, cut, distorted, or worn.
2.  Position the stabilizer bar on the body rail and install the bushings and clamps. Ensure the bar is centered with equal spacing on both sides. Tighten the bolts to 75 N·m (40 ft. lbs.).
3.  Install the links and grommets onto the stabilizer bar and axle brackets.
4.  Tighten the link nuts at the axle bracket to 95 N·m (70 ft. lbs.).
5.  Tighten the link nuts at the stabilizer bar to 36 N·m (27 ft. lbs.).
6. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.

Shock absorber

Coil spring/jounce bumper

Lower suspension ARM

Upper suspension ARM

Front axle bushing

Stabilizer bar

Track bar

Hub bearing

Wheel mounting studs