Rear Stabilizer Bar: Removal

NOTE: If an old gasket still remains on the pipe, remove it. Also, if any bolts or nuts are rusted, replace them.

REMOVE REAR WHEELS
REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the nut and separate the rear stabilizer link assembly LH (lower side) from the rear stabilizer bar.
  HINT:
  
  If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (5 mm) to hold the stud.
SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedures as for the LH side.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Stabilizer Link Assembly RH
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REMOVE NO. 2 REAR STABILIZER BAR BRACKET
1. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 rear stabilizer bar bracket.
Fig 2: Locating No. 2 Rear Stabilizer Bar Bracket Bolts
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REMOVE NO. 1 REAR STABILIZER BAR BRACKET
1. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 rear stabilizer bar bracket.
Fig 3: Locating No. 1 Rear Stabilizer Bar Bracket Bolts
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REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR
1. Remove the rear stabilizer bar with the stabilizer bushing.
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING
1. Remove the 2 rear stabilizer bushings from the rear stabilizer bar.