Lateral Stabilizer Rod: Service and Repair

LATERAL LINK AND TRAILING LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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





1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. Inspect the rear wheel alignment and adjust it as necessary.

NUT, CAM PLATE, AND ADJUSTING CAM BOLT REMOVAL NOTE





1. Before loosening the nut, make a mark on the cam plate and the crossmember for reference during installation.

FRONT LATERAL LINK REMOVAL NOTE





1. Support the rear crossmember using a jack, then remove the crossmember bolts.
2. Lower the crossmember to remove the lateral link bolt.

NUT, CAM PLATE, AND ADJUSTING CAM BOLT INSTALLATION NOTE
1. Install the cam plate so that the notch faces the same direction as the adjusting cam bolt.
2. Align to the mark made before removing the adjusting cam bolt.
3. Tighten the nut.

Tightening torque: 35 - 53 Nm (3.5 - 5.5 kgf-m, 25 - 39 ft. lbs.)