Stabilizer Bar: Service and Repair

STABILIZER BAR


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL
1. Separate intermediate shaft from steering gear pinion shaft. Steering Shaft.
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. Loose 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 the Tool.

CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent the ball joint remover (suitable tool) from suddenly coming off.





7. Remove rear torque rod. .
8. Set jack under front suspension member.
9. Remove the bolts of member stay, and then remove member stay.





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

CAUTION:
Be careful not to lower it too far. (Do not over load the links.)





11. Remove the bolts of stabilizer clamp, and then remove stabilizer clamp 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 torques, Component.