REAR STABILIZER BAR(for AWD) REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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2. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

   
   

   1. 

      Loosen the nut (A) of the rear stabilizer link assembly LH.

      Tech Tips

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

   2. Loosen the nut (B) of the rear stabilizer link assembly LH.

      Note

      Because the bolt has its own stopper, do not turn the bolt. Loosen the nut with the bolt secured.

   3. 

      *a	Wooden Block
      *b	Jack

      Using a jack and a wooden block, support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

      Note

      
      

      • When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.

      • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

   4. 

      Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and rear stabilizer link assembly LH.

3. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

   Tech Tips

   Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

4. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR

   
   

   1. 

      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.

5. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET

   
   

   1. 

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

6. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING

   
   

   1. 

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