How to Replace a Stabilizer Link in a Toyota Tacoma
- 1). Raise the vehicle on a rack or on secure supports. Remove the front wheels and tires. Loosen the nuts that connect the stabilizer bar links to the lower control arm. Remove the nuts and disconnect the links from the lower control arm.
- 2). Stabilize the link with a wrench. Take off the nut and remove the retainers, cushions and link. Pull the bolts then remove the stabilizer bar along with the brackets and cushions.
- 3). Put the new stabilizer in position. Install the two cushions and the two brackets. Tighten the bolts to 19 to 22 foot pounds.
- 4). Steady the stabilizer bar link with a wrench. Put the link on the lower control arm. Install a new nut. Torque the nut to 10 to 14 foot pounds.
- 5). Put the front wheels and tires back on the vehicle. Lower the vehicle. Road test the vehicle to assure proper handling. Have the alignment checked by a professional.