Stabilizer Bar Rear: Replacement

HINT:

COMPONENTS: See COMPONENTS .

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
2. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH 
   1. Remove the 2 nuts and stabilizer link.

      HINT:

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (5 mm) to hold the stud.

      Fig 1: Removing nuts & stabilizer link

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3. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSY RH 

   HINT:

   Remove the RH side using the same procedures as for the LH side.

4. INSPECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH 
   1. Before installing the nut, flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration.
   2. Using a torque wrench, continuously turn the nut 3 to 5 seconds per turn, and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.

      Turning torque: 

      1.0 N.m (10 kgf.cm, 9 in.lbf) or less 

      If the value is not within the specification, replace the rear stabilizer link assy with a new one.

      Fig 2: Flipping Ball Joint Stud Back & Forth 5 Times

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      NOTE:

      • Check that neither unusual drag nor rattle occurs during the rotation.
      • Check that neither cracks nor grease leakage exists on the dust cover.
5. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR REAR 
   1. Remove the 8 bolts, 4 stabilizer brackets, 2 stabilizer bushes and stabilizer bar.
      Fig 3: Removing Stabilizer Bar Rear

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6. INSTALL STABILIZER BAR REAR 
   1. Install the stabilizer bush to the outer side of the stopper ring on the stabilizer bar.
      Fig 4: Installing Stabilizer Bush To Outer Side Of Stopper Ring On Stabilizer Bar

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   2. Install the 2 stabilizer bushes and 4 stabilizer brackets with the 8 bolts.

      Torque: 19 N.m (195 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf) 

      HINT:

      2 types of bolts (A, B) are used, so make sure the correct bolts are installed.

      Fig 5: Installing Stabilizer Bushes & Stabilizer Brackets With Bolts

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7. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH 
   1. Install the stabilizer link with the 2 nuts.

      Torque: 39 N.m (400 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf) 

      HINT:

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (5 mm) to hold the stud.

      Fig 6: Installing Stabilizer Link With Nuts

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8. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSY RH 

   HINT:

   Install the RH side using the same procedures as for the LH side.

9. INSTALL REAR WHEEL 

   Torque: 103 N.m (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lbf)