Missing Stabilizer Bar (Anti-Roll) Link Nut

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Presenting my research and asking a few questions along the way.

I was under the truck working on making room for new tires coming soon. Noticed while I was under there that the nut that holds on the front passenger side stabilizer bar link was missing. I assume it wasn't torqued properly at some point and worked itself loose. After inspecting the boots on both driver and passenger sides, it appears they are both in poor shape with lots of grease leaking. I did not clean them up enough to verify that someone didn't just shove a bunch of grease on top of the boots, but I can't imagine why someone would do that. Based on the corrosion though, it looks like its been missing for a while. I went to HD and got a M14x2.0 nut (and a washer, couldn't find a flange nut) and wrenched it down the best I could for now. I assume I've been driving this way for a bit though.

The plus side of finding this is maybe it's the source of why i feel like the truck makes a little bit of a shimmy from side to side when i go over bumps. What do you suspect would be the driving characteristics of the link being disconnected like this?

Missing Nut.jpg


Ordering the following parts to replace both sides. Doesn't seem like there's much "while you are in there" on this project, but just thought I'd check before I place my order to PartSouq.

Front Roll Bar Links
RH Roll Bar Link48820-60071
1​
LH Roll Bar Link48810-60051
1​
Flange Nut94151-21401
2​

Here's the best thread I could find talking about the job. Of course it's for a LC200, so KDSS at play. Hopefully the LX is easier since we have softer roll bars.


Here's the FSM. Not much help there, just "take them out" and then "put them back in". Included the torque specs. Appears you take them off with front end lifted and wheels off and do final torque with wheels on and on the ground.

FSM_Removal_Roll Bar Links.jpg
FSM_Torque_Roll Bar Links.jpg




Any hints on doing them one at a time, or take both off and put both on? Which will make it the easiest? Any other thoughts that I've missed?
 
I haven't done this on a 200, but I have for several other cars and trucks.

I suggest one at a time. But I almost always suggest that as a just in case thing.

But don't think you can jack up one side and get that side installed (unless of course you have superman strength). It will have to be on the ground, on ramps, or on a lift (level plane across the front). Might be helpful to have something to jack one side or the other (just slightly) to help if there is any lean to the truck or site where the work is being done.
 
Presenting my research and asking a few questions along the way.

I was under the truck working on making room for new tires coming soon. Noticed while I was under there that the nut that holds on the front passenger side stabilizer bar link was missing. I assume it wasn't torqued properly at some point and worked itself loose. After inspecting the boots on both driver and passenger sides, it appears they are both in poor shape with lots of grease leaking. I did not clean them up enough to verify that someone didn't just shove a bunch of grease on top of the boots, but I can't imagine why someone would do that. Based on the corrosion though, it looks like its been missing for a while. I went to HD and got a M14x2.0 nut (and a washer, couldn't find a flange nut) and wrenched it down the best I could for now. I assume I've been driving this way for a bit though.

The plus side of finding this is maybe it's the source of why i feel like the truck makes a little bit of a shimmy from side to side when i go over bumps. What do you suspect would be the driving characteristics of the link being disconnected like this?

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Ordering the following parts to replace both sides. Doesn't seem like there's much "while you are in there" on this project, but just thought I'd check before I place my order to PartSouq.

Front Roll Bar Links
RH Roll Bar Link48820-60071
1​
LH Roll Bar Link48810-60051
1​
Flange Nut94151-21401
2​

Here's the best thread I could find talking about the job. Of course it's for a LC200, so KDSS at play. Hopefully the LX is easier since we have softer roll bars.


Here's the FSM. Not much help there, just "take them out" and then "put them back in". Included the torque specs. Appears you take them off with front end lifted and wheels off and do final torque with wheels on and on the ground.

View attachment 2643383View attachment 2643384



Any hints on doing them one at a time, or take both off and put both on? Which will make it the easiest? Any other thoughts that I've missed?
I just lifted my LC200 recently and I recommend you lift the entire front end. I'm thinking of replacing same as mine looked purty beat up. I plan on lifting front end, loosen both front stabilizer brackets (not remove) and disconnect both and replace. When I did my lift - I did Driver Side and then Passenger, may reverse the order - for example, when I did my lift I started on on the driver side and used a jack to help left the stabilizer bar to reconnect (as it was low) and on the passenger side a bar to lever it down. I'm thinking it will be easier to connect the passenger side w/ the driver side disconnected and can just use a jack again for driver.
 

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