Stabilizer Bar Coupling Rod, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Before starting work, determine dimension -a- from the center of the wheel to the lower edge of the wheel housing while the vehicle is resting on its wheels.

Fig 1: Dimension From Center Of Wheel To Lower Edge Of Wheel Housing

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-- Place the vehicle on a hoist.

-- Remove the wheels.

CAUTION:

Do not damage the paint on the stabilizer bar when removing and installing.

-- Remove the exhaust system rear muffler, depending on the type of engine, refer to MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING for CALB, MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING for CTUC and CTUD, EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS, SEPARATING for CPNB, or EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS, SEPARATING for CHJA, CAEB, CPMB, CPMA. .

-- Remove the right and left bolt -4-.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolt

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The stabilizer bar -4- is completely removed and installed with the rubber bushings -1- and clamps -3-. Do not remove the clamps and rubber bushings.

Fig 3: First Install Left And Right Bolts Loosely

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-- Remove the left and right bolts -2- and the stabilizer bar -4- and coupling rods.

-- Detach the coupling rod from the stabilizer bar and remove it.