Front Stabilizer Bar: Removal

HINT:

See COMPONENTS 

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
2. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH 
   1. Remove the 2 nuts and front stabilizer link assembly LH.

      HINT:

      Use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud if the ball joint turns together with the nut.

   Fig 1: Locating Front Stabilizer Link Assembly LH With Nuts

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3. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH 

   HINT:

   Remove the RH side following the same procedure as the LH side.

4. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET NO.1 LH 
   1. Remove the 2 bolts and stabilizer brackets No. 1 LH.
   Fig 2: Locating Front Stabilizer Brackets No. 1 LH With Bolts

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5. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET NO.1 RH 

   HINT:

   Remove the RH side following the same procedure as the LH side.

6. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
7. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH 

   HINT:

   Disconnect the RH side following the same procedure as the LH side.

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8. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
9. DISCONNECT STEERING GEAR OUTLET RETURN TUBE (See  REMOVAL  ) 
10. DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
11. REMOVE RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
12. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR BUSH NO.1 
    1. Remove the 2 bushes from the stabilizer.
13. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR FRONT 
    1. Remove the stabilizer bar front from the vehicle.