Rear Stabilizer Bar

Replacement

1. Remove the rear wheel & tire.

Tightening torque:
88.3 - 107.9N.m (9.0 - 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6lb-ft)





CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel & tire.

2. Loosen the nut and then remove the rear stabilizer link (B) from the rear lower arm (A).

Tightening torque:
98.1 - 117.7N.m (10.0 - 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8lb-ft)




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

Tightening torque:
98.1 - 117.7N.m(10.0 - 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8lb-ft)




4. Loosen the mounting bolt and then remove the stabilizer bar (B) from the sub frame (A).

Tightening torque:
44.1 - 53.9N.m(4.5 - 5.5kgf.m, 32.5 - 39.8lb-ft)




5. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Inspection

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