REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE SIDE STEP ASSEMBLY LH
2. REMOVE STABILIZER CONTROL VALVE PROTECTOR
3. DRAIN SUSPENSION FLUID
4. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LOWER BRACKET
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and 2 rear stabilizer lower brackets. |
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5. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and rear stabilizer bar. NOTICE: Turn the bolts while holding the nuts. |
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(b) Remove the 2 stabilizer bushes from the rear stabilizer bar.
6. DISCONNECT REAR STABILIZER CONTROL TUBE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 union bolts and 2 pressure port gaskets and disconnect the rear stabilizer control tube from the rear stabilizer control cylinder. |
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7. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER CONTROL CYLINDER
(a) Remove the bolt, nut and rear stabilizer control cylinder. NOTICE: Do not hold the rear stabilizer control cylinder by the cylinder boot. HINT: Turn the nut while holding the bolt. |
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(b) Remove the 2 bleeder plug caps from the rear stabilizer control cylinder.
8. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the bolt, nut and rear stabilizer link assembly. HINT: Turn the nut while holding the bolt. |
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Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedure as given in these sections.
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move
suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To av ...
Reassembly
REASSEMBLY
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
When installing the hood bulge protector, heat the hood bulge surface using a
heat light.
Standard:
Item
Temperature
Hood Bulge
20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
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