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REAR STABILIZER BAR (for 2WD): Removal

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEELS 
  2. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the nut and separate the rear stabilizer link assembly LH from the rear stabilizer bar.

      HINT:

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

      Fig 1: Separating Rear Stabilizer Link Assembly LH
      G05417469Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the nut and the rear stabilizer link assembly LH from the rear shock absorber with coil spring LH.

      HINT:

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

  3. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

    Fig 2: Separating Rear Stabilizer Link Assembly (2WD)
    G05417352Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and rear stabilizer bar.
    Fig 3: Locating Rear Stabilizer Bar Bolts
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  5. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET (for LH Side) 
    1. Remove the rear No. 1 stabilizer bar bracket.
  6. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET (for RH Side) 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

    Fig 4: Identifying Rear No. 1 Stabilizer Bar Bracket LH
    G05417529Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING (for LH Side) 
    1. Remove the rear stabilizer bushing.
  8. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING (for RH Side) 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

Fig 5: Identifying Rear No. 1 Stabilizer Bar Bracket RH
G05417530Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002