Repair Procedures

REMOVAL

1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the rear of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from rear hub (B).





CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).

3. Remove the left/right nuts (C) of the rear stabilizer links (B) from the trailing arm (A).




4. Remove the left/right mounting nuts (B) of the rear stabilizer bar brackets (A).




5. Remove the rear stabilizer link (A) nut (B) from the stabilizer bar assembly.






INSTALLATION

1. Install the rear stabilizer link (A) nut (B) to the stabilizer bar assembly.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) : 50 - 65 (5.0 - 6.5, 36.2 - 47.0)




2. Install the bushing (B) on the stabilizer bar (A).





NOTE:
Bring clamp (C) of stabilizer bar (A) into contact with bushing (B).

3. One side bracket should be temporarily tightened, and then install the bushing on the opposite side.
4. Install the stabilizer bracket (A) bolt (B) to the cross member.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) : 39 - 60 (3.9 - 6.0, 28.2 - 43.4)




5. Install the stabilizer link (B) nut (C) to the trailing arm (A).

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) : 50 - 65 (5.0 - 6.5, 36.2 - 47.0)




6. Repeat step 4 and 5 for the other side.
7. Install the wheel and the tire (A) to the rear hub (B).

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) : 90 - 110 (9 - 11, 65.1 - 79.5)





CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when installing the rear wheel and tire (A).