REAR STABILIZER BAR REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

   
   

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      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. 

      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 (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)

   
   

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      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 STABILIZER BAR (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)

   
   

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      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.

5. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)

   
   

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

6. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)

   
   

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

7. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)

   
   

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

8. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)

   
   

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