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Rear Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Replacement
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Disconnect the stabilizer links from the stabilizer bar on the right and left sides.
4. Remove the rear suspension subframe (A) from the body.





5. Remove the flange bolts (B) and bushing holders (C), then remove the bushings (D) and the stabilizer bar (E).
6. Install the stabilizer bar in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

^ Note the right and left direction of the stabilizer bar.
^ Align the paint marks (F) on the stabilizer bar with the sides of the bushings.
^ Note the fore/aft direction of the bushing holders.
^ Raise the rear suspension subframe up with the jack and special tool until it contacts the body frame, then tighten the mounting bolts to the specified torque.
^ Refer to stabilizer link removal/installation to connect the stabilizer bar to the links.
^ Do the subframe alignment.
^ Clean the mating surface of the brake disc/drum the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheels.
^ Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.