Rear Stabilizer Installation (2WD): Notes

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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 Installation Position 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: 61.5-81.5 mm {2.43-3.20 in}
Install the rear stabilizer component as shown in the figure.

Fig 6: Rear Stabilizer Component And Rear Crossmember
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Assembly the rear stabilizer component so that the identification mark is on the right side of the vehicle.

Fig 7: Rear Stabilizer Component With Identification Mark Position
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Temporarily tighten nuts A and B shown in the figure.

Fig 8: 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}
Install the rear stabilizer control link.

Fig 9: Rear Stabilizer Control Link And Nuts With Torque Specifications

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