Rear Stabilizer Installation (AWD): Notes

CAUTION:

Install the rear stabilizer being careful for the following so as not to decrease the functionality of the rear stabilizer.
- Do not apply grease to the rear stabilizer bushing and rear stabilizer contact area.
- Verify that there is no dirt or oil on the front stabilizer bushing and the rear stabilizer.
Wipe off any dirt or oil using a clean rag.

Install the rear stabilizer bushing with the slit pointing toward the front of the vehicle.

Fig 1: Rear Stabilizer Bushing Slit Installation Position
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Install the rear stabilizer bracket to the front stabilizer bushing by hand using the following procedure.
During rear stabilizer bracket installation, keep the deviation in the positions of the rear stabilizer bracket and the rear stabilizer bushing within the range shown in the figure. (See Rear Stabilizer Bracket Installation Note .)

Fig 2: Rear Stabilizer Bracket And Rear Stabilizer Bushing Installation Position Deviation Range
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W1: 0.5 mm {0.02 in} max.

W2: 2 mm {0.08 in} max.
After installing the rear stabilizer bracket, verify that the positions of the rear stabilizer bracket and the rear stabilizer bushing are within the range shown in the figure.

Fig 3: Rear Stabilizer Bracket And Rear Stabilizer Bushing Installation Position Range
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H1: 13 mm {0.51 in} max.

H2: 13 mm {0.51 in} max.
After installing the rear stabilizer bracket, verify that the right and left-side positions of the rear stabilizer bracket are within the range shown in the figure.

Fig 4: Rear Stabilizer Bracket Right And Left Side Positions Range
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H3: 3 mm {0.1 in} max.
Place the rear stabilizer component on a level workbench, and verify that it is within the range shown in the figure.

Fig 5: Placing Rear Stabilizer Component On Level Workbench
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H4: 36.8-56.8 mm {1.45-2.23 in}
Assemble the rear stabilizer component so that the identification mark is on the right side of the vehicle.

Fig 6: Assembling Rear Stabilizer Component Identification Mark On Right Side Of Vehicle
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Temporarily tighten nuts A and B shown in the figure.

Fig 7: Rear Stabilizer Component Nuts
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Tighten nut A.
Tightening torque

21-26 N.m {2.2-2.6 kgf.m, 16-19 ft.lbf}
Tighten nut B.
Tightening torque

21-26 N.m {2.2-2.6 kgf.m, 16-19 ft.lbf}
Tighten nut A.
Tightening torque

21-26 N.m {2.2-2.6 kgf.m, 16-19 ft.lbf}
Lift up the rear crossmember component using a jack and install the rear crossmember installation nuts.

Fig 8: Lifting Up Rear Crossmember Component Using Jack
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Tightening torque

91-111 N.m {9.3-11 kgf.m, 68-81 ft.lbf}
Assemble the following parts: (See Suspension Links Installation Note .)
1. Rear upper arm (See REAR UPPER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (AWD) .)
2. Rear lateral link (See REAR LATERAL LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the following parts:
1. Protector (See REAR LATERAL LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Rear coil spring (See REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Rear stabilizer control link
  
  Fig 9: Rear Stabilizer Control Link And Nut With Torque Specifications
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4. Propeller shaft (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. TWC (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T] .)
6. Strut bar
  
  Fig 10: Tunnel Member, Brace Bar, Strut Bar And Bolts With Torque Specifications
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7. Tunnel member
8. Brace bar
9. Floor under cover No. 1 (See FLOOR UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
10. Floor under cover No. 2 (See FLOOR UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Assemble the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor and the electric parking brake motor gear unit connector.

Fig 11: Rear ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor, Electric Parking Brake Motor Gear Unit Connector And Bolt With Torque Specifications
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Assemble the rear differential breather hose.

Fig 12: Locating Rear Differential Breather Hose Clips
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Assemble the wiring harness clips and connectors shown in the figure.

Fig 13: Assembling Wiring Harness Clips And Connectors
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Assemble the auto leveling sensor link. (With auto leveling sensor)

Fig 14: Rear Auto Leveling Sensor Link And Bolt With Torque Specifications
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Install the wheels and tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)
Perform the headlight auto leveling system initial setting. (With auto leveling sensor) (See HEADLIGHT AUTO LEVELING SYSTEM INITIALIZATION .)