Stabilizer Bar: Service and Repair

STABILIZER BAR

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Remove the engine undercover.
2.Separate intermediate shaft from steering gear pinion shaft. Removal And Replacement.
3.Remove front wheel and tire assemblies using power tool.
4.Remove the steering knuckle lower pinch bolt and separate the ball joint from the knuckle.
5.Remove the nut on the lower side of the stabilizer connecting rod and remove stabilizer connecting rod from stabilizer bar.





6.Loosen steering outer socket (1) nut.
7.Remove steering outer socket (1) from steering knuckle (2) so as not to damage ball joint boot (3) using Tool.
Tool number: HT-72520000 (J-25730-A)

CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent the Tool from suddenly coming off.
8.Remove the heated oxygen sensor bracket from the suspension member.
9.Remove rear torque rod. .
10.Set Tool under the front suspension member, then remove the bolts from the front suspension member using power tool.
Tool number: KV-101J0010 (J-47242)
11.Remove the bolts of member stay using power tool, and then remove member stay.





12.Gradually lower front suspension member in order to remove stabilizer bolts.





13.Remove the stabilizer clamp bolts, then remove stabilizer clamps and stabilizer bushing.
14.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, Component.