Removal [12/2013 - ]: Procedure

REMOVE REAR WHEEL

REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

Remove the 2 nuts (A) and separate the rear stabilizer link sub-assembly LH from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.

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Remove the nut (B) and the rear stabilizer link sub-assembly LH from the rear stabilizer bar.
HINT:

If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt.

Secure the rear lower stabilizer bracket LH in a vise using aluminum plates.

NOTE:

Do not overtighten the vise.

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Remove the nut and rear stabilizer link sub-assembly LH from the rear lower stabilizer bracket LH.
HINT:

If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt.

REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR

Remove the 4 nuts, rear stabilizer bar, 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets and 2 rear stabilizer bushings from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET

Remove the 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets from the 2 rear stabilizer bushings.

REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING

Remove the 2 rear stabilizer bushings from the rear stabilizer bar.