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Stabilizer Bar Rear (4WD): Replacement
HINT:
COMPONENTS: See COMPONENTS .
- REMOVE REAR WHEEL
- REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSY (See EXHAUST )
- REMOVE PROPELLER W/CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSY (See OVERHAUL
)
SST 09325-20010
- REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
- Remove the 2 nuts and rear stabilizer link assy LH.
HINT:
If ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (5 mm) wrench to hold the stud.
- REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSY RH
HINT:
Remove the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
- INSPECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
- As shown in the illustration, flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times, before installing the nut.
- Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 2 - 4 seconds per 1 turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Turning torque:
0.05 - 1.0 N.m (0.5 - 10 kgf.cm, 0.4 - 8.7 in.lbf)
NOTE:- Neither abnormal drag nor rattle exists during the rotation.
- Neither crack nor grease leakage exists on the dust cover.
- REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT LH NUT (See DRIVE SHAFT, PROPELLER SHAFT, AXLE
)
SST 09930-00010
- REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT RH NUT
SST 09930-00010
HINT:
Remove the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB-ASSY
HINT:
Use the same manner described above to the other side.
- DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR REAR LH (W/ ABS) (See UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSY (4WD) )
- DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR REAR RH (W/ ABS)
HINT:
Disconnect the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT BRAKE SHOE (See OVERHAUL
)
SST 09718-00010
HINT:
Use the same manner described above to the other side.
- REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE STRUT SET LH (See OVERHAUL
)
SST 09703-30010
- REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE STRUT SET RH
SST 09703-30010
HINT:
Remove the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR BRAKE SHOE (See OVERHAUL
)
SST 09718-00010
HINT:
Use the same manner described above to the other side.
- DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSY NO.3 (See REPLACEMENT )
- DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSY NO.2
HINT:
Disconnect the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
- DISCONNECT REAR BRAKE TUBE NO.4 (See DRIVE SHAFT, PROPELLER SHAFT, AXLE
)
SST 09023-00101
- DISCONNECT REAR BRAKE TUBE NO.3
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HINT:
Disconnect the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
- SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 LH (See DRIVE SHAFT, PROPELLER SHAFT, AXLE )
- SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 RH
HINT:
Separate the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
- SEPARATE UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSY (See UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSY (4WD)
)
HINT:
Separate the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSY LH (See DRIVE SHAFT, PROPELLER SHAFT, AXLE )
- REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSY RH
HINT:
Remove the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 LH (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 RH
HINT:
Remove the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSY (See UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSY (4WD) )
- REMOVE STABILIZER BAR REAR
- Remove the 4 bolts, 2 rear stabilizer bar bracket No.1 from the rear suspension member sub-assy.
- Remove the 2 stabilizer bush rear from the stabilizer bar rear.
- INSTALL STABILIZER BAR REAR
- Install the 2 stabilizer bush rear to the stabilizer bar rear.
- Install the stabilizer bar rear with 4 bolts.
Torque: 18 N.m (184 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)
- INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSY (See UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSY (4WD) )
- TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSY (See UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSY (4WD)
)
HINT:
Temporarily tighten the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
- INSTALL REAR AXLE ASSY LH (See DRIVE SHAFT, PROPELLER SHAFT, AXLE )
- INSTALL REAR AXLE ASSY RH
HINT:
Install the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
- INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 LH (See REPLACEMENT )
- INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 RH
HINT:
Install the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
- CONNECT REAR BRAKE TUBE NO.4 (See DRIVE SHAFT, PROPELLER SHAFT, AXLE
)
SST 09023-00101
- CONNECT REAR BRAKE TUBE NO.3
SST 09023-00101
HINT:
Connect the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
- CONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSY NO.3 (See REPLACEMENT )
- CONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSY NO.2
HINT:
Connect the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
- APPLICATION HIGH TEMPERATURE GREASE (See OVERHAUL )
- INSTALL REAR BRAKE SHOE (See OVERHAUL
)
SST 09718-00010
HINT:
Use the same manner described above to the other side.
- INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE STRUT SET LH (See OVERHAUL
)
SST 09703-30010
- INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE STRUT SET RH
SST 09703-30010
HINT:
Install the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
- INSTALL FRONT BRAKE SHOE (See OVERHAUL
)
SST 09718-00010
HINT:
Use the same manner described above to the other side.
- CHECK REAR DRUM BRAKE INSTALLATION (See OVERHAUL )
- CONNECT SPEED SENSOR REAR LH (W/ ABS) (See UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSY (4WD) )
- CONNECT SPEED SENSOR REAR RH (W/ ABS)
HINT:
Connect the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
- INSTALL REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB-ASSY
- ADJUST REAR DRUM BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE (See OVERHAUL )
- INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT LH NUT (See DRIVE SHAFT, PROPELLER SHAFT, AXLE )
- INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT RH NUT
HINT:
Install the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
- INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
- Install the rear stabilizer link assy LH with 2 nuts.
Torque: 44 N.m (449 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf)
HINT:
If ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (5 mm) wrench to hold the stud.
- Install the rear stabilizer link assy LH with 2 nuts.
- INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSY RH
HINT:
Install the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
- TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN PROPELLER W/CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSY (See OVERHAUL )
- FULLY TIGHTEN PROPELLER W/CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSY (See OVERHAUL )
- INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSY (See EXHAUST )
- CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAKS
- STABILIZE SUSPENSION (See OVERHAUL )
- FULLY TIGHTEN UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSY (See UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSY (4WD)
)
HINT:
Use the same manner described above to the other side.
- FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 LH (See REPLACEMENT
- FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 RH
HINT:
Fully tighten the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
- BLEED BRAKE LINE (See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM )
- INSPECT PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL (See ADJUSTMENT )
- ADJUST PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL (See ADJUSTMENT )
- INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See ADJUSTMENT )
- CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (W/ ABS) (See PRE-CHECK )
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.