RM38N0EC _53 Suspension _111811 REAR SUSPENSION _0501208 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
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
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Poor idle, etc.

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Engine start function, etc.


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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.
C439361

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


Hide 48840A 4.REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

a.
C438153N02
1.229,0.042 1.385,0.24 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 bolt of the rear stabilizer link assembly LH.

NOTICE:

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



c.
C433896C02
1.875,1.438 2.156,1.438 false 1.938,1.813 2.219,1.813 false 2.208,1.354 2.521,1.51 0.313,0.156 10 false *a 2.26,1.729 2.573,1.885 0.313,0.156 10 false *b
*a Wooden Block
*b Jack


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

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

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




d.
C438153

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


Hide 48830D 5.REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.


Hide 48812 6.REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR

a.
C433909

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


Hide 48835 7.REMOVE REAR LOWER STABILIZER BRACKET

a.
C403438

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


Hide 48832A 8.REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET

a.
C403439

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


Hide 48818 9.REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING

a.
C403440

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