Stabilizer Bar: Service and Repair

Exploded View PS-13:

Exploded View FSU-9 (Part 1):

Exploded View FSU-9 (Part 2):

STABILIZER BAR

Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Separate intermediate shaft from steering gear pinion shaft. Refer to Exploded View PS-13.
2. Remove front tires using power tool.
3. Remove the nut on the lower side of stabilizer connecting rod using power tool, and then remove stabilizer connecting rod from stabilizer bar.
4. If necessary remove stabilize connecting rod upper nut using power tool. Separate stabilizer connecting rod and strut.





5. Loosen steering outer socket (1) nut.
6. Remove steering outer socket (1) from steering knuckle (2) so as not to damage ball joint boot (3) using Tool.
Tool number: HT72520000 (J-25730-A)

CAUTION: Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent the Tool from suddenly coming off.

7. Remove rear torque rod. Exploded View EM-102. Engine
8. Set Tool under the front suspension member, then remove the bolts from the front suspension member using power tool.
Tool number: KV101J0010 (J-47242)





9. Remove the bolts of member stay using power tool, and then remove member stay.
10. Gradually lower front suspension member in order to remove stabilizer bolts.





11. Remove the stabilizer clamp bolts, then remove stabilizer clamps and stabilizer bushing.
12. Remove stabilizer bar.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check stabilizer bar, stabilizer connecting rod, stabilizer bushing, and stabilizer clamp for deformation, cracks, and damage. Replace it if necessary.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
^ For tightening specifications, refer to Exploded View FSU-9.