Rear Stabilizer Bar: Removal
CAUTION:
It is possible to install the stabilizer bar incorrectly. Note the position of the stabilizer bar before removal.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the wheel and tire.
- Remove the rear bumper cover. Refer to Rear Bumper Cover .
- Remove the spare wheel and tire.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Remove the rear wheels and tires.
- Release both stabilizer bar links.
- Remove and discard the 2 nuts.
- Remove the body mount retaining bolts.
- Remove the 8 bolts.
- Carefully raise the body.
- Using suitable stands, raise the body to release the body mounts.
- Remove the 2 rear body mounts.
- Remove the stabilizer bar bushing.
- Remove the stabilizer bar clamps.
- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Remove the stabilizer bar.
WARNING:
Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
CAUTION:
Use a wrench on the hexagon provided to prevent the ball joint rotating.
CAUTION:
Only raise the body sufficiently to remove the body mount.
CAUTION:
Mark the position of the stabilizer bar.