REAR STABILIZER BAR REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B007WRRN03

      Remove the 2 nuts (A) and separate the rear stabilizer link assembly LH from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.

    2. Remove the nut (B) and the rear stabilizer link assembly LH from the rear stabilizer bar.

      Tech Tips

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

    3. B005M3D

      Secure the rear lower stabilizer bracket in a vise using aluminum plates.

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    4. Remove the nut and rear stabilizer link assembly LH from the rear lower stabilizer bracket.

      Tech Tips

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

  2. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  3. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR


    1. B005M0T

      Remove the 4 nuts, rear stabilizer bar, 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets and 2 rear stabilizer bushings from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

  4. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET


    1. B005LVB

      Remove the 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets from the 2 rear stabilizer bushings.

  5. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING


    1. B005LAM

      Remove the 2 rear stabilizer bushings from the rear stabilizer bar.