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Removal [09/2015 - 12/2017]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts (A) and separate the rear stabilizer link assembly LH from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.
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    2. Remove the nut (B) and the rear stabilizer link assembly LH from the rear stabilizer bar.

      HINT: 

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt.

    3. Secure the rear lower stabilizer bracket in a vise using aluminum plates.
      NOTE:

      Do not overtighten the vise.

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    4. Remove the nut and rear stabilizer link assembly LH from the rear lower stabilizer bracket.

      HINT: 

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt.

  2. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  3. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR 
    1. Remove the 4 nuts, rear stabilizer bar, 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets and 2 rear stabilizer bushings from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
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  4. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets from the 2 rear stabilizer bushings.
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  5. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING 
    1. Remove the 2 rear stabilizer bushings from the rear stabilizer bar.
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