Removal & Installation

Remove spare wheel (1) from spare wheel recess. Release screw (2). See Fig 1.
Release screws (1) and remove spare wheel recess (2). See Fig 2.
Release screws (1) on bearing pedestal stabilizer link. See Fig 3.
Release screws (1) and remove stabilizer bar with rubber mounts from control arm at top and from rear axle carrier. See Fig 4.
Remove bearing pedestal if necessary.
Release hexagon nuts (2) for front rubber mount on rear muffler. Release hexagon nuts (1) for rear rubber mount on rear muffler. Feed out stabilizer bar over lowered rear muffler (2). See Fig 5.
To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure stabilizer bar and rubber mount are free of grease. Coat retaining bracket with Circolight.

Fig 1: Removing Spare Wheel

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Fig 2: Removing Spare Wheel Recess

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Fig 3: Locating Screws On Bearing Pedestal Stabilizer Link

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Fig 4: Removing Stabilizer Bar

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Fig 5: Locating Hexagon Nuts For Rear Muffler

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