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Rear Stabilizer Bar: Installation

  1. INSTALL 2 BUSHINGS AND BRACKETS TO STABILIZER BAR 

    HINT:

    • Install the bushing to the outside of the paint line on the stabilizer bar.
    • Install the bushing to the stabilizer bar so that the cutout of the bushing faces the rear of the vehicle, as shown in the illustration.
    Fig 1: Installing Bushing To Outside Of Paint Line On Stabilizer Bar
    G02949896Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL STABILIZER BAR 
    1. Install the stabilizer bar to the body with the 4 bolts.
      1. Torque: 18 N.m (185 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf) 
    2. Install the 2 stabilizer bar links with the 2 bolts and 4 nuts.
      1. Torque: 
      2. Bolt: 30 N.m (305 kgf.cm, 22 ft.lbf) 
      3. Nut: 65 N.m (663 kgf.cm, 48 ft.lbf) 
      Fig 2: Installing Stabilizer Bar Links With Bolts And Nuts
      G02949897Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    HINT:

    If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (5 mm) to hold the stud.