PROCEDURE
REMOVE REAR WHEEL
REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH
REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
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.
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.
*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.
Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and rear stabilizer link assembly LH.
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
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.