Rear Suspension

REAR STABILIZER BAR

COMPONENTS:

REMOVAL

1. Remove the stabilizer bar link from the rear strut assembly.
2. Remove the rear stabilizer bar mounting brackets.





3. Remove the stabilizer bar.

INSPECTION

Check the stabilizer link ball joint rotating torque.





1. If there is a crack in the dust cover, replace it and add grease.
2. Shake the stabilizer link ball joint stud several times.
3. If the rotating torque is above the upper limit of the standard value, replace the stabilizer link.
4. If the rotating torque is below the lower limit of the standard value, the ball joint may be reused unless it has drag and excessive play.

INSTALLATION

1. Install the bushing on the stabilizer bar.

NOTE:
a. When installing the stabilizer bar, follow the identification color (ID color) as below.





b. After matching the bushing in the inside of the white painted part on the stabilizer bar, install the them.





2. Install the bracket on the bushing.
3. Tighten the components below to the specified torque as follows.

Rear stabilizer bar mounting bracket 17-26 Nm (170-260 kgf-cm, 13-19 lb-ft)
Rear stabilizer bar link mounting: 35-45 Nm (350-450 kgf-cm, 26-33 lb-ft)