Removal

SUSPENSION CONTROL: STABILIZER CONTROL VALVE (w/ KDSS):

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL UPPER Disassembly

2. REMOVE BATTERY
3. REMOVE STEP SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
4. DRAIN SUSPENSION FLUID






(a) Loosen the bleeder plug on the stabilizer control with accumulator housing assembly and drain suspension fluid.
- Drain suspension fluid when performing the operations related to the hydraulic circuits.
- Draining suspension fluid decreases suspension fluid pressure.

(b) Tighten the bleeder plug.
Torque: 9.5 Nm (97 kgf-cm, 84 in-lbf)
5. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
6. SEPARATE STABILIZER BAR FRONT Removal

7. REMOVE SPARE DISC WHEEL
8. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER BAR SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

9. REMOVE FRONT DISC WHEEL
10. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER CONTROL TUBE






(a) Remove the 2 bolts and front stabilizer tube protector.
(b) Factory-installed piping:
Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the front stabilizer control tube.
(c) Supplied parts:
Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the No. 1 and No. 2 front stabilizer control tubes.
(d) Factory-installed piping:
Remove the 4 bolts and front stabilizer control tube.
(e) Supplied parts:
Remove the 4 bolts and No. 1 and No. 2 front stabilizer control tubes.
NOTICE:
- Drain the oil from the piping and disconnect the connection points. Then cut the piping, being careful not to allow foreign matter to enter the system.
- Make sure to remove union nuts (1) to (4) shown in the illustration before cutting the piping in order to prevent foreign matter from entering the system.
HINT: It will be necessary to cut or deform the factory-installed piping (one piece pipe) to remove it from the vehicle.





11. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER CONTROL TUBE






(a) Remove the 3 bolts and stabilizer control valve protector.
(b) Factory-installed piping:
Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the rear stabilizer control tube.
(c) Supplied parts:
Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the No. 1 rear stabilizer control tube.
(d) Remove the 2 union bolts of the rear stabilizer control cylinder and the 2 pressure port gaskets.
(e) Factory-installed piping:
Remove the 4 bolts and rear stabilizer control tube.
(f) Supplied parts:
Remove the 4 bolts and No. 1 and No. 2 rear stabilizer control tubes.
NOTICE:
- Drain the oil from the piping and disconnect the connection points. Then cut the piping, being careful not to allow foreign matter to enter the system.
- Make sure to remove union nuts and union bolts (1) to (4) shown in the illustration before cutting the piping in order to prevent foreign matter from entering the system.
HINT: It will be necessary to cut or deform the factory-installed piping (one piece pipe) to remove it from the vehicle.





12. REMOVE STABILIZER CONTROL WITH BRACKET VALVE ASSEMBLY






(a) Disconnect the 2 connectors.






(b) Remove the 9 bolts and stabilizer control with bracket valve assembly.