Removal

SUSPENSION: FRONT STABILIZER BAR (for 2WD): REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER

3. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

(a) Remove the bolt and engine under cover LH.





4. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

HINT
Remove the RH side following the same procedure as for the LH side.

5. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the 2 nuts and the front stabilizer link assembly LH.





HINT
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (6 mm) wrench to hold the stud.

6. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Remove the RH side following the same procedure as for the LH side.

7. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 STABILIZER BRACKET LH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and the front No. 2 stabilizer bracket LH from the front suspension crossmember.





8. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 STABILIZER BRACKET RH

HINT
Remove the RH side following the same procedure as for the LH side.

9. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH

(a) Separate the 2 wire harness clamps.

(b) Remove the 4 bolts and the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH from the frame.





10. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH

HINT
Remove the RH side following the same procedure as for the LH side.

11. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BUSHING

(a) Remove the 2 front No. 1 stabilizer bar bushings from the front stabilizer bar.

12. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR

(a) Remove the front stabilizer bar from the vehicle.