CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the rear stabilizer bar removal/installation are shown below.
| Replacement Part or Procedure | Necessary Procedures | Effects/Inoperative when not Performed | Link |
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| Work that changes the vehicle height such as replacement or removal/installation of the rear height control sensor sub-assembly LH or replacement of suspension components | Initialize headlight light control ECU sub-assembly LH | Headlight leveling function | |
| Rear wheel alignment adjustment |
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| Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired (for 2AR-FE) | Inspection After Repair |
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| Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired (for 2GR-FE) | Inspection After Repair |
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PROCEDURE
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)
Remove the nut and the stabilizer link sub-assembly 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.
Secure the rear lower stabilizer bracket in a vise using aluminum plates.
Note
Do not overtighten the vise.
Remove the nut and stabilizer link sub-assembly 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.
REMOVE STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR
Remove the 4 bolts, rear stabilizer bar, 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets and 2 rear stabilizer bushings from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET
Remove the 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets from the 2 rear stabilizer bushings.
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING
Remove the 2 rear stabilizer bushings from the rear stabilizer bar.