Rear Stabilizer Bar

Repair Procedures

Removal

1. 1

   Remove the wheel nuts, wheel and tire (A) from the hub.

   Tightening torque: 107.9–128 N·m

   

2. 2

   Remove the brake caliper.

   (Refer to Brake System - "Rear Disc Brake")

3. 3

   Loosen the stabilizer bar link nut and separate the rear axle.

   Tightening torque: 98.1–118 N·m

   

4. 4

   Loosen the upper bolts of the rear shock absorber and remove the rear shock absorber.

   Tightening torque: 63.7–78 N·m

   

5. 5

   Remove the propeller shaft.

   (Refer to Drive Shaft and Axle - "Propeller Shaft")

6. 6

   Remove the rear muffler.

   D 2.2 R VGT (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Muffler")

   G 2.0 T-GDI THETA II (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Muffler")

   G 3.3 T-GDI LAMBDA II (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Muffler")

7. 7

   Loosen the nuts and bolts of the rear crossmember, then remove the rear crossmember.

   Tightening torque:

   (A,C): 176,5–196 N·m

   (B) : 44,1–59 N·m

   

8. 8

   Loosen the nuts and bolts securing the stabilizer bar, then remove the stabilizer bar.

   Tightening Torque: 49.0–64 N·m

   

9. 9

   Install in the reverse order of removal.

10. 10

    Check the alignment.

    (See Suspension System - Alignment)

Inspection

1. 1

   Check the rear stabilizer bar for deformation.

2. 2

   Check the ball joint of the rear stabilizer link for damage.