Rear Stabilizer: Installation

1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
   NOTE:

   • Use a new self-locking nut.
   • Ensure the stabilizer bushing and stabilizer have the same identification colors.
   • To install the stabilizer bushing, align the paint mark end of stabilizer to the end of stabilizer bushing.
   • Stabilizer bracket has an orientation, so install it with the arrow mark faced to the upper side of vehicle.
   Fig 1: Installing Stabilizer Bracket

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2. Always tighten the stabilizer bushing in the state that wheels are in full contact with the ground and the vehicle is curb weight.

Tightening torque: 

• Stabilizer link: 44 N.m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 ft-lb) 
• Stabilizer bracket: 40 N.m (4.1 kgf-m, 30 ft-lb)