Rear Stabilizer Bushing, Rear Stabilizer Bracket Installation Note

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CAUTION:

Do not apply grease to the contact surface of the stabilizer bushing and the stabilizer bar. Otherwise, the stabilizer function may deteriorate.
Verify that there is no dirt or oil on the stabilizer bushing and the stabilizer bar. Wipe off any dirt or oil on the stabilizer bushing and the stabilizer bar.

Install the rear stabilizer bushing with the slit pointing toward the front of the vehicle.

Fig 1: Installing Rear Stabilizer Bushing With Slit Pointing Toward Front Of Vehicle
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Install the rear stabilizer bracket to the front stabilizer bushing by hand using the following procedure.
If the rear stabilizer bracket cannot be installed by hand, install it using a vise.
CAUTION:
- If the rear stabilizer bracket is installed using a vise, it could be deformed.
- Set a cylindrically-shaped object as shown in the figure so that pressure is applied to the rear stabilizer bracket flange, and install the rear stabilizer bracket to the rear stabilizer bushing.
Fig 2: Installing Rear Stabilizer Bracket To Rear Stabilizer Bushing
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During rear stabilizer bracket installation, keep the deviation in the positions of the rear stabilizer bracket and the rear stabilizer bushing within the range shown in the figure.

Fig 3: Keeping Deviation In Positions Of Rear Stabilizer Bracket And Rear Stabilizer Bushing
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W1: 0.5 mm {0.02 in} max.

W2: 2 mm {0.08 in} max.
After installing the rear stabilizer bracket, verify that the positions of the rear stabilizer bracket and the rear stabilizer bushing are within the range shown in the figure.

Fig 4: Checking Positions Of Rear Stabilizer Bracket And Rear Stabilizer Bushing
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H1: 13 mm {0.51 in} max.
After installing the rear stabilizer bracket, verify that the right and left-side positions of the rear stabilizer bracket are within the range shown in the figure.

Fig 5: Checking Right And Left-Side Positions Of Rear Stabilizer Bracket
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H2: 3 mm {0.1 in} max.
Place the rear stabilizer component on a level workbench, and verify that it is within the range shown in the figure.

Fig 6: Placing Rear Stabilizer Component On Level Workbench

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H3: 71.6-91.6 mm {2.82-3.61 in}