Rear Suspension: Bar-Stabilizer: Removal

NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to SUSPENSION/REAR - WARNING) .

Raise and support the vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .

Fig 1: Tire And Wheel Mounting Method
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On both sides of the vehicle, remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the rear tire and wheel assembly.

Fig 2: Stabilizer Bar & Link Mounting

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1 - LINK

2 - STABILIZER BAR

3 - CUSHION

4 - RETAINER

On both sides of the vehicle, remove the nut from the end of each link bolt fastening the rear stabilizer bar (2) to the link (1). Pull the bolt out far enough to free the stabilizer bar.

Fig 3: STABILIZER BAR MOUNTING TO AXLE
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While holding the rear stabilizer bar, remove the bolts (3) securing the stabilizer bar cushion retainers (1) to the rear axle (2). Lift each retainer from the slot in the axle and remove the stabilizer bar from the vehicle.
To remove the cushions from the stabilizer bar, (Refer to SUSPENSION/REAR/STABILIZER BAR CUSHION - REMOVAL) .