| 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. |