Rear Stabilizer Bar: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus IS F. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR
HINT

Perform the same procedure as the No. 2 differential support protector
LOOSEN BOLT (for LH Side)
1. Loosen the bolt.
NOTE:
- Do not remove the bolt.
- Turn the bolt while holding the nut.
Fig 1: Locating Bolt
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LOOSEN BOLT (for RH Side)
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the nut, and separate the rear stabilizer link assembly LH from the rear stabilizer bar.
  HINT:
  
  If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud bolt.
  
  Fig 2: Separating Rear Stabilizer Link Assembly
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2. Remove the nut, bolt, and the stabilizer link assembly LH
Fig 3: Locating Stabilizer Link Assembly LH Nut And Bolt
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REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT

Use the same procedure as the LH side.
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR
1. Remove the 4 bolts, 2 stabilizer brackets, 2 rear stabilizer bushings, and rear stabilizer bar.
Fig 4: Locating Rear Stabilizer Bar Bracket Bolts
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