FRONT STABILIZER BAR REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

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

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative when not Performed Link
Front wheel alignment adjustment

  1. Clear zero point calibration data and system information

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

  • VSC disabled or malfunctioning

  • DTCs are output

  • Slip indicator light illuminated

  • ABS warning light illuminated

  • Theft deterrent system (Tilt sensor)

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PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

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  2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

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  3. SEPARATE FRONT FENDER LINER LH

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  4. SEPARATE FRONT FENDER LINER RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  5. REMOVE NO. 1 OIL COOLER BRACKET


    1. B002EWE

      Remove the bolt, 5 nuts and No. 1 oil cooler bracket.

  6. REMOVE OIL COOLER BRACKET


    1. B002ENP

      Remove the bolt, 3 nuts and oil cooler bracket.

  7. REMOVE NO. 2 FRAME CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY


    1. B002DJ6

      Remove the 3 bolts and No. 2 frame crossmember assembly.

  8. REMOVE NO. 1 FRAME CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the No. 2 frame crossmember assembly.

  9. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B002D2I

      Remove the 2 nuts and front stabilizer link sub-assembly LH from the front stabilizer bar and front lower suspension arm assembly LH.

      Tech Tips

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

  10. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  11. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

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  12. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  13. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH


    1. B002CMT

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

  14. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  15. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR


    1. Remove the front stabilizer bar from the vehicle.

  16. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR BUSHING


    1. Remove the 2 front stabilizer bar bushings from the front stabilizer bar.

  17. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET LH


    1. B002DXP

      for LHD:


      1. Separate the wire harness clamp from the front stabilizer bracket LH.

      2. Remove the 4 bolts and front stabilizer bracket LH from the frame.

    2. B002DA1

      for RHD:


      1. Separate the 2 wire harness clamps from the front stabilizer bracket LH.

      2. Remove the 4 bolts and front stabilizer bracket LH from the frame.

  18. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET RH


    1. B002DB2

      for LHD:


      1. Separate the 2 wire harness clamps from the front stabilizer bracket RH.

      2. Remove the 4 bolts and front stabilizer bracket RH from the frame.

    2. B002E3S

      for RHD:


      1. Separate the wire harness clamp from the front stabilizer bracket RH.

      2. Remove the 4 bolts and front stabilizer bracket RH from the frame.