Removal |
1. |
Remove wheel nuts, wheel and tire (A) from hub.
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2. |
Remove the brake caliper. (Refer to Brake system - "Rear disc brake") |
3. |
Loosen the stabilizer link nut and then separate the rear axle.
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4. |
Loosen the rear shock absorber upper bolts and the remove the rear shock absorber.
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5. |
Remove the propeller shaft. (Refer to Driveshaft and axle - "Propeller shaft") |
6. |
Remove the rear muffler. D 2.2 R VGT (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Muffler") G 2.0 T-GDI THETA II (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Muffler") G 3.3 T-GDI LAMBDA II (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Muffler") |
7. |
Loosen the rear cross member nuts & bolts and then remove the rear cross member.
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8. |
Loosen the stabilizer bar nuts & bolts and then remove the stabilizer bar.
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9. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |
10. |
Check the alignment. (Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment") |
Inspection |
1. |
Check the rear stabilizer bar for deformation. |
2. |
Check the rear stabilizer link ball joint for damage. |