Rear Stabilizer Bar: Removal

NOTE: Check if an old gasket still remains on the pipe. If so, remove it. Also, check if any bolts or nuts are rusted. If so, replace them.

REMOVE REAR WHEELS
REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for 2AZ-FE) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for 2GR-FE) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for 2GR-FE) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the 2 nuts and rear stabilizer link assembly LH.
  HINT:
  
  If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (5 mm) to hold the stud.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Rear Stabilizer Link Assembly LH With Nuts
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
1. Remove the 2 nuts and rear stabilizer link assembly RH.
  HINT:
  
  If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (5 mm) to hold the stud.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Rear Stabilizer Link Assembly RH With Nuts
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR NO. 2 BRACKET
1. Remove the 2 bolts and rear stabilizer bar No. 2 bracket.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Rear Stabilizer Bar No. 2 Bracket
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR NO. 1 BRACKET
1. Remove the 2 bolts and rear stabilizer bar No. 1 bracket.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Rear Stabilizer Bar No. 1 Bracket
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING
1. Remove the 2 rear stabilizer bushings from the rear stabilizer bar.
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR