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Rear Stabilizer Bar: Removal

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  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 

    Torque: 131 N*m (1,340 kgf*cm, 97 ft.*lbf) 

  2. SUPPORT REAR AXLE HOUSING WITH JACK 
  3. DISCONNECT REAR STABILIZER BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the 2 stabilizer bar brackets.

      Torque: 18 N*m (185 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 1: Removing Bolts & Stabilizer Bar Brackets
      G04437608Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and stabilizer bar with the bush and brackets.

      Torque: 18 N*m (185 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Remove the 2 brackets and 2 bushings from the stabilizer bar.
  5. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the nut, 3 retainers and 2 cushions, and disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the bracket.

      Torque: 15 N*m (150 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 2: Removing Bolts & Stabilizer Bar With Bush & Brackets
      G04437609Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      At the time of installation, replace the 2 used nuts with new ones.

    2. Remove the nut, bolt and stabilizer bar link.

      Torque: 26 N*m (270 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf) 

    3. Remove the collar and cushion.
  6. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.