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5. Support the 100\'cr control ann and rear axle as-
semblies on wooden blocks or boxes.
6. Remove the upper contro l arm and the stabilizer
linkage assembly from both sides of the vehicle as
described in this chapter,
7. Remove the
two
bolls (F igure 64), washers and
self-locking nuts on each side securing the stabilizer
support to top of the frame.
8. Remove the two bolts and washers (Figure 65)
on each side securing the stabilizer support to the
transmission ,
CHAPT ER T H I RTEE'"
NOTE
II
may
be
neceSJlII:v 10
slightly [ower
the rear
of
the transmission
/0
ease
stabilizer support remo val.
If
so , raise
the transmission hack lip
10
the nor-
mal pos ition aft er the support is re-
moved.
9. Pull the stabilizer support straight back and out
of the frame (Figure 66).
10. Inspect
by
reversing these removal steps while
noting the following:
a. lnstall new self-locking nuts.
b. Refer to Table 2 for stabilizer support torque
specifica tions.
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Inspection
I. Check the welded sections (Figure 67) on the
stabilizer support for cracks.
2. Check the mounting boll holes (Figure 68) for
cracks or elongatio n.
3. Withdraw the stabilizer bar (A, Figure 69) from
the stabilizer support tube.