FRONT STABILIZER BAR (for 2WD): Removal

PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
SECURE STEERING WHEEL (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the nut and separate the stabilizer link assembly LH from the front shock absorber with coil spring.
  HINT:
  
  If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud bolt.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Stabilizer Link Assembly LH Nut
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2. Remove the nut and the stabilizer link assembly LH from the front stabilizer bar.
  HINT:
  
  If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud bolt.
REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM LH (See REMOVAL )

Fig 2: Removing Stabilizer Link Assembly LH Nut
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SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR
1. Remove the 4 bolts and front stabilizer bar from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BAR BUSHING (for LH Side)
1. Remove the No. 1 front stabilizer bar bushing from the front stabilizer bar.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Front Stabilizer Bar Bolts
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BAR BUSHING (for RH Side)
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.