Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
ILLUSTRATION
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE REAR WHEELS
2. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the nut and separate the rear stabilizer link assembly LH from the rear stabilizer bar. Text in Illustration
HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (5 mm) to hold the stud bolt. |
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(b) Remove the nut and the rear stabilizer link assembly LH from the rear shock absorber with coil spring LH. Text in Illustration
HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (5 mm) to hold the stud bolt. |
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3. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
4. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and rear stabilizer bar. |
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5. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET (for LH Side)
(a) Remove the rear No. 1 stabilizer bar bracket. |
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6. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET (for RH Side)
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
7. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING (for LH Side)
(a) Remove the rear stabilizer bushing. |
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8. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING (for RH Side)
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
(a) As shown in the illustration, move the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times before installing the nut. |
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(b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the fifth turn.
Turning torque:
1.0 N*m (10 kgf*cm, 9 in.*lbf) or less
If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the rear stabilizer link assembly with a new one.
(c) Check for any cracks and grease leaks on the ball joint dust cover.
(d) Check that neither unusual drag nor rattle occurs during rotation.
Installation
INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BUSHING (for LH Side)
(a) Install the rear stabilizer bushing. NOTICE: Bushing slit should always face vehicle forwards, even if bushing "FRONT" text does not exist. |
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2. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BUSHING (for RH Side)
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
3. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET (for LH Side)
(a) Install the rear No. 1 stabilizer bar bracket. |
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4. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET (for RH Side)
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
5. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR
(a) Install the rear stabilizer bar with the 4 bolts in order 1 to 2. Torque: 19 N·m {194 kgf·cm, 14 ft·lbf} |
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6. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the rear stabilizer link assembly LH to the rear shock absorber with coil spring LH with the nut. Text in Illustration
Torque: 39 N·m {400 kgf·cm, 29 ft·lbf} HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (5 mm) to hold the stud bolt. |
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(b) Install the rear stabilizer link assembly LH to the rear stabilizer bar with the nut. Text in Illustration
Torque: 39 N·m {400 kgf·cm, 29 ft·lbf} HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (5 mm) to hold the stud bolt. |
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7. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
8. INSTALL REAR WHEELS
Torque:
103 N·m {1050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf}
Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL REAR AIRBAG SENSOR
(a) Check that the ignition switch is off.
(b) Check ...
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (See page
).
If the front seat side airbag assembly was deployed, replace the front
seat side airbag assembly, front seat frame assembly wit ...
Disposal
DISPOSAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
CAUTION:
Before performing pre-disposal deployment of any SRS component, review and closely
follow all applicable environmental and hazardous material regulations. Pre-disposal
deployment may be considered hazardous mate ...