REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1.  Remove the rear coil spring. (See REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

4.  Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

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1
Rear stabilizer control link
2
Rear stabilizer component
(See Rear Stabilizer Component Removal Note.)
(See Rear Stabilizer Component Installation Note.)
3
Rear stabilizer bracket
(See Rear Stabilizer Bushing, Rear Stabilizer Bracket Installation Note.)
4
Rear stabilizer bushing
(See Rear Stabilizer Bushing, Rear Stabilizer Bracket Installation Note.)
5
Rear stabilizer


Rear Stabilizer Component Removal Note

1.  Remove the rear stabilizer component from the vehicle through the gap created by the removal of the rear coil spring.

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Rear Stabilizer Bracket Removal Note

1.  Secure the rear stabilizer bracket flange using a vise.

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Rear Stabilizer Bushing, Rear Stabilizer Bracket Installation Note

Caution
•  Do not apply grease to the contact surface of the stabilizer bushing and the stabilizer bar. Otherwise, the stabilizer function may deteriorate.
•  Verify that there is no dirt or oil on the stabilizer bushing and the stabilizer bar. Wipe off any dirt or oil on the stabilizer bushing and the stabilizer bar.

1.  Install the rear stabilizer bushing with the slit pointing toward the front of the vehicle.

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2.  Install the rear stabilizer bracket to the front stabilizer bushing by hand using the following procedure.

3.  If the rear stabilizer bracket cannot be installed by hand, install it using a vise.

Caution
•  If the rear stabilizer bracket is installed using a vise, it could be deformed.
•  Set a cylindrically-shaped object as shown in the figure so that pressure is applied to the rear stabilizer bracket flange, and install the rear stabilizer bracket to the rear stabilizer bushing.
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4.  During rear stabilizer bracket installation, keep the deviation in the positions of the rear stabilizer bracket and the rear stabilizer bushing within the range shown in the figure.

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W1: 0.5 mm {0.02 in} max.
W2: 2 mm {0.08 in} max.

5.  After installing the rear stabilizer bracket, verify that the positions of the rear stabilizer bracket and the rear stabilizer bushing are within the range shown in the figure.

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H1: 13 mm {0.51 in} max.

6.  After installing the rear stabilizer bracket, verify that the right and left-side positions of the rear stabilizer bracket are within the range shown in the figure.

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H2: 3 mm {0.1 in} max.

7.  Place the rear stabilizer component on a level workbench, and verify that it is within the range shown in the figure.

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H3: 71.6—91.6 mm {2.82—3.61 in}


Rear Stabilizer Component Installation Note

1.  Install the rear stabilizer component to the vehicle through the gap created by the removal of the rear coil spring.

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2.  Temporarily tighten nuts A and B shown in the figure.

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3.  Tighten nut A.

Tightening torque
21—26 N·m {2.2—2.6 kgf·m, 16—19 ft·lbf}

4.  Tighten nut B.

Tightening torque
21—26 N·m {2.2—2.6 kgf·m, 16—19 ft·lbf}

5.  Tighten nut A.

Tightening torque
21—26 N·m {2.2—2.6 kgf·m, 16—19 ft·lbf}