Up to 08/2009

REAR SUSPENSION: REAR STABILIZER BAR: REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION (w/ Air Suspension)

NOTICE:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Suspension Control System.

2. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the 2 nuts (A) and separate the rear stabilizer link sub-assembly LH from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.

(b) Remove the nut (B) and separate the rear stabilizer link sub-assembly LH with rear lower stabilizer bracket LH.

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

(c) Hold the rear lower stabilizer bracket LH between aluminium plates in a vise as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the vise.

(d) Remove the nut and rear stabilizer link sub-assembly LH from the rear lower stabilizer bracket LH.

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

3. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

4. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR

(a) Remove the 4 nuts and rear stabilizer bar with 2 rear stabilizer bushings and 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets.

(b) Remove the 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets from the 2 rear stabilizer bushings.