RM36D0EC _53 Suspension _083074 REAR SUSPENSION _0402685 REAR STABILIZER BAR A

REAR SUSPENSION  REAR STABILIZER BAR  REMOVAL  


CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during rear stabilizer bar removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for HV Model:)
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Link
Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired Inspection After Repair
·

Poor idle, etc.

·

Engine start function, etc.


for A25B-FXS:
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for A25D-FXS:
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for A25F-FXS [Production Date from 2021/08]:
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Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for Gasoline Model:)
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Link
Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired Inspection After Repair
·

Poor idle, etc.

·

Engine start function, etc.


for M20C-FKS:
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for M20D-FKS:
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CAUTION:
A344784

To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust pipe or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.


PROCEDURE

Hide 58327B 3.REMOVE MAIN MUFFLER HEAT INSULATOR

a.
C403777

Remove the 4 nuts and main muffler heat insulator from the vehicle body.


Hide 48840A 12.REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

a.
C403436N01
1.281,0.083 1.438,0.281 0.156,0.198 10 true A 2.24,1.792 2.396,1.99 0.156,0.198 10 true B

Loosen the nut (A) of the rear stabilizer link assembly LH.

HINT:

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



b.

Loosen the nut (B) of the rear stabilizer link assembly LH.

NOTICE:

Because the bolt has its own stopper, do not turn the bolt. Loosen the nut with the bolt secured.



c.
C403182C01
1.75,1.833 2,1.833 false 1.917,2.25 2.167,2.25 false 2.042,1.771 2.292,2.021 0.25,0.25 10 false *a 2.208,2.188 2.542,2.438 0.333,0.25 10 false *b
*a Wooden Block
*b Jack
V100155

Wooden Block Placement Location


Using a jack and wooden block, support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

NOTICE:
·

When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.

·

Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.




d.
C403436

Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and rear stabilizer link assembly LH.


Hide 48830D 13.REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.


Hide 48812 14.REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR

a.
C403437

Remove the 4 bolts, rear stabilizer bar, rear No. 1 stabilizer bar bracket LH, rear No. 1 stabilizer bar bracket RH, rear No. 2 stabilizer bar bracket LH, rear No. 2 stabilizer bar bracket RH and 2 rear stabilizer bushings from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.


Hide 48835 15.REMOVE REAR LOWER STABILIZER BRACKET

a.
C403438

Remove the 2 rear lower stabilizer brackets from the rear stabilizer bushing.


Hide 48832A 16.REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET LH

a.
C403439

Remove the rear No. 1 stabilizer bar bracket LH from the rear stabilizer bushing.


Hide 48832A 17.REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.


Hide 48818 18.REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING

a.
C403440

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