Rear stabilizer bar

COMPONENTS

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE REAR WHEELS

Torque: 131 N·m

2. SUPPORT REAR AXLE HOUSING WITH JACK

3. DISCONNECT LH AND RH STABILIZER BAR BRACKETS

Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the LH and RH stabilizer bar brackets.

Torque: 18 N·m

4. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and stabilizer bar with the bushings and brackets.

Torque: 18 N·m

(b) Remove the 2 brackets and 2 bushings from the stabilizer bar.

5. REMOVE BOTH STABILIZER BAR LINKS FROM STABILIZER BAR

(a) Remove the nut, 3 retainers, 2 cushions and disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the bracket.

Torque: 15 N·m

(b) Employ the same manner described above to the other side.

(c) Remove the 2 nuts, bolts and stabilizer bar links.

Torque: 26 N·m

(d) Remove the 2 collars and cushions.