Stabilizer Bar: Removing

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NOTE:

The following work steps are described for the left side of the vehicle. These work steps also apply simultaneously for right side of vehicle.

-- Remove the nut -1- and pull coupling rod -2- out of stabilizer.

Fig 1: Identifying Tie Rod Bolt, Coupling Rod, Nut And Stabilizer Bar

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NOTE:

Do not loosen bolt -arrow- for tie rod -3-.

-- Remove bolts -arrows- for stabilizer clamp.

-- Remove the stabilizer bar.

Fig 2: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Clip Bolts

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