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Removal [08/2020 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  2. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [08/2020 - ]

  3. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the cap from the rear stabilizer link assembly LH.
    2. Loosen the nut (A) of the rear stabilizer link assembly LH.

      HINT: 

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

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    3. Loosen the bolt of the rear stabilizer link assembly LH.
      NOTE:

      Because the nut (B) has its own stopper, do not turn the nut (B). Loosen the bolt with the nut (B) secured.

    4. Using a jack and a wooden block, support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
      NOTE:
      • When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
      • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.
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      *a Wooden Block
      *b Jack
    5. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and rear stabilizer link assembly LH.
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  4. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  5. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts, rear stabilizer bar, 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets, 2 rear stabilizer bushings and 2 rear lower stabilizer brackets from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
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  6. REMOVE REAR LOWER STABILIZER BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 2 rear lower stabilizer brackets from the rear stabilizer bushing.
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  7. 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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  8. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING 
    1. Remove the 2 rear stabilizer bushings from the rear stabilizer bar.
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