REAR STABILIZER BAR (w/ KDSS) REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE SIDE STEP ASSEMBLY LH (for 5 Door)


    1. w/ Illumination:

      Disconnect the 2 connectors.

    2. Remove the 6 bolts and side step.

      A009AA6

  2. REMOVE STABILIZER CONTROL VALVE PROTECTOR


    1. A00XDWH

      Remove the 2 bolts and stabilizer control valve protector.

  3. DRAIN SUSPENSION FLUID


    1. A00XFLG

      Loosen the bleeder plug on the stabilizer control with accumulator housing assembly and drain suspension fluid.

      Tech Tips


      • Drain suspension fluid when performing operations related to the hydraulic circuits.

      • Draining suspension fluid decreases suspension fluid pressure.

    2. Tighten the bleeder plug.

      Torque:
      8.3 N*m  { 85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf }

  4. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LOWER BRACKET


    1. A009857

      Remove the 4 bolts and 2 rear stabilizer lower brackets.

  5. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0095T3

      Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and rear stabilizer bar.

      Note

      Turn the bolts while holding the nuts.

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

  6. DISCONNECT REAR STABILIZER CONTROL TUBE ASSEMBLY


    1. A00999W

      Remove the 2 union bolts and 2 pressure port gaskets and disconnect the rear stabilizer control tube from the rear stabilizer control cylinder.

  7. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER CONTROL CYLINDER


    1. A0094YF

      Remove the bolt, nut and rear stabilizer control cylinder.

      Note

      Do not hold the rear stabilizer control cylinder by the cylinder boot.

      Tech Tips

      Turn the nut while holding the bolt.

    2. Remove the 2 bleeder plug caps from the rear stabilizer control cylinder.

  8. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A0099XB

      Remove the bolt, nut and rear stabilizer link assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Turn the nut while holding the bolt.