FRONT STABILIZER BAR REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during front stabilizer bar removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Procedure Performed
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Link
Front wheel alignment adjustment

  1. Clear zero point calibration data and system information.

  2. Perform yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration and store system information.

  • VSC disabled or malfunctions

  • DTCs are stored

  • Slip indicator light illuminates

  • ABS warning light illuminates

  • Theft deterrent system (tilt sensor)*1

Click here

Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired Inspection After Repair

  • Poor idle, etc.

  • Engine start function, etc.

for 8AR-FTS (for Rear Air Fuel Ratio Sensor): Click here

for 8AR-FTS (for Rear Heated Oxygen Sensor): Click here

for 2GR-FKS (w/ Canister Pump Module): Click here

for 2GR-FKS (w/o Canister Pump Module): Click here

*1: w/ TFT Meter Type

PROCEDURE


  1. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  2. SECURE STEERING WHEEL

    Click here

  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

    Click here

  4. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

    for 2GR-FKS: Click here

    for 8AR-FTS: Click here

  5. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH (for 2GR-FKS)

    Click here

  6. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  7. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B007WRO

      Remove the 2 nuts and front stabilizer link assembly LH from the front shock absorber assembly and front stabilizer bar.

      Note

      Do not damage the boot of the ball joint.

      Tech Tips

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt.

  8. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  9. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  10. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  11. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  12. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 EXHAUST PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2GR-FKS)

    Click here

  13. DISCONNECT AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (for 2GR-FKS)


    1. B007ZZE

      Disconnect the air fuel ratio sensor connector.

    2. Disengage the 3 wire harness clamps.

  14. REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY (for 2GR-FKS)

    Click here

  15. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD (TWC: Front Catalyst) (for 2GR-FKS)

    Click here

  16. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO HEAD GASKET (for 2GR-FKS)

    Click here

  17. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH


    1. B007XFI

      Remove the 2 bolts and front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH from the front frame assembly.

    2. Remove the front No. 2 stabilizer bracket LH from the front frame assembly.

  18. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  19. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER BAR

    Click here

  20. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  21. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR


    1. B007YDE

      Remove the front stabilizer bar with the 2 front stabilizer bar bushings from the vehicle body.

  22. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR BUSHING LH


    1. Remove the front stabilizer bar bushing LH from the front stabilizer bar.

  23. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR BUSHING RH


    1. Remove the front stabilizer bar bushing RH from the front stabilizer bar.

    2. w/ front stabilizer bar protector:


      1. B007YHE

        Remove the clip.

      2. Remove the front stabilizer bar protector from the front stabilizer bar.