Nissan 54468-35F20 Rod Tension

While keeping it safe, raise the vehicle to work with it. Then unscrew the lock nuts connecting the tension rod to the frame. Unbolt the two screws at the transverse link and lower control arm, then move the tension rod to the side. To take out the tension rod, remove the bolt holding the rod to its bracket through the bushing, lift the rod up, and detach the two transverse link bolts while also removing its nuts, bushings, and washers, replacing any damaged bushings. Use a wrench to tighten the flats of the Sway Bar Kit connecting rod while unscrewing the connecting rod nuts, to keep the stabilizer bar from moving around. Unscrew the four bolts and yank out the stabilizer bar. First, tighten all the connecting rod hardware. Bolt the transverse link to the stabilizer bar with 12-16 ft. lbs. force, then to the connecting rod with 34-38 ft. lbs., aligning the connecting rod rod. Also bolt the stabilizer bar bracket at 22-29 ft. lbs. then 29-36 ft. lbs. when attaching. Lastly, hold the connecting rod in place while tightening the Crush the tension rod-to-frame nut with 33-40 foot-pound torque, reinstall with a new locknut, and ensure both round bushings are in the right spots at each joint. Adjust all bolts and nuts only when the car is raised up and resting on its wheels.