REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4WD]

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Caution
•  Performing the following procedures without first removing the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness (axle side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

1.  Switch the ignition ON (engine off).

2.  Release the electric parking brake.

3.  Switch the ignition off.

4.  Disconnect the auto leveling sensor link. (With auto leveling sensor) (See AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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5.  Disconnect the wiring harness clips and connectors installed to the rear crossmember.

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6.  Set the rear differential breather hose aside.

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7.  Disconnect the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness and the electric parking brake motor gear unit connector and set it aside so that it does not interfere with the servicing. (See REAR ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4WD].)

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8.  Remove the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

9.  Remove the TWC. (SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5) (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)

10.  Remove the middle pipe. (SKYACTIV-D 2.2) (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].)

11.  Remove the rear coil spring. (See REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

12.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

13.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

14.  Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

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1
Rear stabilizer control link
2
Rear stabilizer component
(See Rear Stabilizer Component Removal Note.)
(See Rear Stabilizer Component Installation Note.)
3
Rear stabilizer bracket
(See Rear Stabilizer Bushing, Rear Stabilizer Bracket Installation Note.)
4
Rear stabilizer bushing
(See Rear Stabilizer Bushing, Rear Stabilizer Bracket Installation Note.)
5
Rear stabilizer


Rear Stabilizer Component Removal Note

1.  Support the rear crossmember component with a jack and remove the rear crossmember installation nuts.

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2.  Press down on the rear crossmember component until the rear stabilizer component can be removed from the vehicle using a jack.

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Rear Stabilizer Bracket Removal Note

1.  Secure the rear stabilizer bracket flange using a vise.

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Rear Stabilizer Bushing, Rear Stabilizer Bracket Installation Note

Caution
•  Do not apply grease to the contact surface of the stabilizer bushing and the stabilizer bar. Otherwise, the stabilizer function may deteriorate.
•  Verify that there is no dirt or oil on the stabilizer bushing and the stabilizer bar. Wipe off any dirt or oil on the stabilizer bushing and the stabilizer bar.

1.  Install the rear stabilizer bushing with the slit pointing toward the front of the vehicle.

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2.  Install the rear stabilizer bracket to the front stabilizer bushing by hand using the following procedure.

3.  If the rear stabilizer bracket cannot be installed by hand, install it using a vise.

Caution
•  If the rear stabilizer bracket is installed using a vise, it could be deformed.
•  Set a cylindrically-shaped object as shown in the figure so that pressure is applied to the rear stabilizer bracket flange, and install the rear stabilizer bracket to the rare stabilizer bushing.
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4.  During rear stabilizer bracket installation, keep the deviation in the positions of the rear stabilizer bracket and the rear stabilizer bushing within the range shown in the figure.

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W1: 0.5 mm {0.21 in} max.
W2: 2 mm {0.08 in} max.

5.  After installing the rear stabilizer bracket, verify that the positions of the rear stabilizer bracket and the rear stabilizer bushing are within the range shown in the figure.

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H1: 13 mm {0.51 in} max.

6.  After installing the rear stabilizer bracket, verify that the right and left-side positions of the rear stabilizer bracket are within the range shown in the figure.

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H2: 3 mm {0.1 in} max.

7.  Place the rear stabilizer component on a level workbench, and verify that it is within the range shown in the figure.

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H3: 36.8—56.8 mm {1.45—2.23 in}


Rear Stabilizer Component Installation Note

1.  Temporarily tighten bolts A and B shown in the figure.

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2.  Tighten bolt A.

Tightening torque
21—26 N·m {9.3—11 kgf·m, 16—19 ft·lbf}

3.  Tighten bolt B.

Tightening torque
21—26 N·m {9.3—11 kgf·m, 16—19 ft·lbf}

4.  Tighten bolt A.

Tightening torque
21—26 N·m {9.3—11 kgf·m, 16—19 ft·lbf}

5.  Lift up the rear crossmember component using a jack and install the rear crossmember installation nuts.

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Tightening torque
91—111 N·m {9.3—11 kgf·m, 68—81 ft·lbf}