Suspension System

Rear Stabilizer Bar Repair Procedures

7steps
~42min
2/5difficulty
04080120160200107.980N·mlb·ft
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Replacement

  1. Remove the rear wheel and tire.

    Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 108 N·m

    Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire.
  2. Loosen the nut and remove the rear stabilizer link (B) from the rear lower arm (A).

    Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m

  3. Loosen the nut and remove the stabilizer link (A) from the rear stabilizer bar.

    Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m

  4. Loosen the mounting bolt and remove the stabilizer bar (B) from the subframe (A).

    Tightening torque: 44.1 ~ 54 N·m

  5. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Inspection

  1. Check the rear stabilizer bar for deformation.
  2. Check the ball joint of the rear stabilizer link for damage.

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