REAR STABILIZER BAR REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A0027MTN01

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

    2. Remove the nut (B) and the rear stabilizer link sub-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. A018I2Y

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

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

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

      Tech Tips

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

  3. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  4. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR


    1. A002BBR

      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


    1. A018GYO

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

  6. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING


    1. A018HIT

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