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Rear Stabilizer Bar: Removal

  1. Move adjusting switch to "S" (Detent) position. This will hold vehicle at normal riding level after it has been raised off ground.
  2. Remove expanding bolts of wheel carrier support, on both sides. Detach connecting rod from lever of level controller by unscrewing hex nut while counterholding ball pin with 10 mm open-end wrench.
    NOTE: Do not pull ball pin from socket.
  3. Raise vehicle and remove right rear wheel. Remove rubber rings of rear axle suspension. Slightly lower and support exhaust pipe to allow additional clearance.
  4. Unscrew hex bolts of stabilizer bar brackets. Pull stabilizer bar out toward right side. Remove actuation lever of level controller from stabilizer bar, if necessary.