The steering stabilizer on your vehicle acts as a shock absorber for the steering system. As the tires hit a bump in the road, the steering stabilizer minimizes the impact so that the steering wheel does not move. Steering stabilizers attach to the drag link, which attaches to the steering wheel assembly. The steering stabilizer should be replaced every 100,000 miles to ensure proper handling and tire wear. Steering stabilizers can be purchased at your local auto parts store and installed yourself.
Locate the steering stabilizer under the vehicle. The steering stabilizer resembles a shock absorber. It attaches from the frame to the drag link and is held into position by two bolts.
Spray the two bolts with penetrating fluid.
Place a socket onto each bolt that secures the steering stabilizer into position. Attach a ratchet to the socket and remove each bolt. You may need to use a wrench on the nut to keep it from spinning. Keep the bolts to mount the new steering stabilizer into position.
Grasp the steering stabilizer and remove it from the mounting brackets.
Install the new steering stabilizer into position. Align the mounting holes and push each bolt through.
Install the lock washer onto the back of the bolt then thread the nut onto the bolt. Tighten the bolt with a ratchet and socket. Install the second bolt in the same manner.
