Front Stabilizer Bar: Removal: Notes
- Remove the connecting bolt (A) between the steering universal joint assembly (B) and the pinion assembly.
- Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
- Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub (B).
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
- Remove the front stabilizer link (A) nut (B) from the strut assembly.
- After removing both sides of the tie rod end (A) self-locking nuts (B) and cotter pin (C), remove the ball joint by using the special tool (09568-4A000).
- Remove both sides of the lower arm (A) mounting bolts (B).
- Remove the engine mounting bolts (A, B)
- Remove the twelve bolts and nuts of the sub frame by supporting it with a jack.
- After lowering the jack which supports the sub frame in a proper level, remove both sides of the stabilizer bar assembly mounting bolts (A).
- Remove the stabilizer bar assembly through the gap between the body and the rear side of the sub frame.CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the power steering related tubes.
- Remove the brackets (A) and the bushings (B).