Rear Stabilizer Link Removal/Installation

Rear Stabilizer Link Removal/Installation

NOTE: Except SC model is shown, other model is similar.

1. Raise and support the vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the rear wheel.

3. Remove the self-locking nut (A) and the flange nut (B) while holding the respective joint pin (C) with a hex wrench (D), and remove the stabilizer link (E).






4. Install the stabilizer link (A) on the stabilizer bar (B) and trailing arm (C) with the joint pins (D) set at the center of their range of movement.

NOTE: The stabilizer link has a paint mark (E). The left stabilizer link is marked with yellow paint, and the right stabilizer link is marked with white paint.






5. Install a new self-locking nut (A) and the flange nut (B), and tighten them to the specified torque while holding the respective joint pin (C) with a hex wrench (D).

NOTE: Except SC model: Use the new flange nut during reassembly.





6. Clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc/drum and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheel, and test-drive the vehicle.

7. After 5 minutes of driving, tighten the self-locking nut again to the specified torque.