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Rear Stabilizer Bar (G1002030): Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

    For additional information, refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (General Procedures).

  2. WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.

    Raise and support the vehicle.

  3. Remove both rear wheels and tires.

    For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (Removal and Installation).

  4. Drain the fuel tank.

    For additional information, refer to: Fuel Tank Draining (General Procedures).

  5. Remove the exhaust system.

    For additional information, refer to: Front Muffler (G1086744) (Removal and Installation).

  6. CAUTION: Always plug any open connections to prevent contamination.
    NOTE:
    • To prevent the loss of brake fluid, using the special tool apply the brake pedal and set to 40mm (1.6 in) below the rest position.
    • RH illustration shown, LH is similar.
    G11589860

    Disconnect the brake hose from the brake caliper.

    • Using the special tool, press and hold the brake pedal.
    • Remove and discard the two sealing washers.
  7. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
    G11589861

    Release the brake caliper.

    • Remove and discard the 2 bolts.
    • Tie the brake caliper aside.
  8. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
    G11589862

    Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor.

  9. G11589863

    Disconnect the electronic parking brake actuator electrical connector.

  10. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
    G11589864

    Disconnect both parking brake cables from the rear brake calipers.

  11. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
    G11589865

    Detach the shock absorber.

  12. G11589866

    Detach the fuel filler hose.

  13. CAUTION: Under no circumstances must the flexible coupling (or its fixings) be loosened or removed from the driveshaft.
    G11589867

    Detach the driveshaft from the rear drive axle flange.

    • Mark the position of the driveshaft in relation to the rear drive axle flange.
    • Mark the position of the balance nut in relation to the rear drive axle flange. (if fitted).
    • Mark the position of each nut and bolt in relation to the driveshaft flexible joint.
  14. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
    G11589868

    Remove the rear subframe reinforcement plate retaining bolts.

  15. G11589869

    Install the special tool to support the rear subframe.

  16. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
    G11589870

    Remove the rear subframe rear retaining bolt.

  17. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
    G11589871

    Remove the rear subframe front retaining bolt.

  18. G11589872

    Remove the rear subframe.

  19. G11589873

    Remove the stabilizer bar link nuts.

  20. G11589874

    Remove the rear stabilizer bar.

    • Remove the stabilizer bar bushings.
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