REAR STABILIZER BAR (w/ KDSS) REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE STABILIZER CONTROL VALVE PROTECTOR


    1. A0158P4

      Detach the clamp, and disconnect the connector from the protector.

    2. Remove the 3 bolts and protector.

  2. OPEN STABILIZER CONTROL WITH ACCUMULATOR HOUSING SHUTTER VALVE


    1. Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, loosen the lower and upper chamber shutter valves of the stabilizer control with accumulator housing 2.0 to 3.5 turns.

      A015939E01

      Note


      • When loosening a shutter valve, make sure that the end protrudes 2 to 3.5 mm (0.0787 to 0.137 in.) from the surface of the block, and do not turn the shutter valve any further.

      • Do not remove the shutter valves.

  3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  4. REMOVE TAILPIPE ASSEMBLY


    1. for 1GR-FE:

      Remove the tailpipe Click here.

    2. for 1UR-FE:

      Remove the tailpipe Click here.

    3. for 3UR-FE:

      Remove the tailpipe Click here.

    4. for 1VD-FTV:

      Remove the tailpipe Click here.

  5. REMOVE EXHAUST CENTER PIPE ASSEMBLY


    1. for 1GR-FE:

      Remove the center exhaust pipe Click here.

    2. for 1UR-FE:

      Remove the center exhaust pipe Click here.

    3. for 3UR-FE:

      Remove the center exhaust pipe Click here.

    4. for 1VD-FTV:

      Remove the center exhaust pipe Click here.

  6. DISCHARGE SUSPENSION FLUID PRESSURE


    1. A0156GY

      Connect a hose to the bleeder plug for the height control accumulator and loosen the bleeder plug.

    2. Discharge the suspension fluid pressure.

    3. After the fluid pressure has dropped and oil has drained out, tighten the bleeder plug and remove the hose.

      Torque:
      6.9 N*m  { 70 kgf*cm, 61 in.*lbf }

  7. SUPPORT REAR AXLE HOUSING ASSEMBLY


    1. A015BB6

      Support the rear axle housing with a jack using a wooden block to avoid damage.

  8. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER END BRACKET


    1. A0159F7

      Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the stabilizer end bracket.

  9. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A015A2J

      Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer link from the stabilizer bar.

      Note

      Do not miss the ball joint dust cover protector.

      Tech Tips

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

    2. A015E0D

      Remove the 4 bolts and stabilizer bar with the bushs and brackets.

  10. REMOVE STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A015C1W

      Remove the nut, 3 retainers and 2 cushions, and disconnect the stabilizer link from the bracket.

    2. A0156M2

      Remove the nut, bolt and stabilizer link.

  11. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER CONTROL TUBE INSULATOR


    1. A015BH1

      Remove the 2 bolts and rear stabilizer control tube insulator.

  12. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER CONTROL CYLINDER


    1. A015CRUE01

      Remove the 2 union bolts with the 2 gaskets and bolt, and disconnect the stabilizer control tube.

    2. Remove the bolt and stabilizer control cylinder.

  13. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 STABILIZER LINK


    1. A015DGV

      Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and No. 2 rear stabilizer link.

  14. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A01577F

      Remove the bolt, nut and rear stabilizer link.

  15. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL BLEEDER PLUG


    1. A015CKF

      Remove the 2 rear suspension control bleeder plugs from the rear stabilizer control cylinder.