Front Stabilizer Removal (Us): Notes

CAUTION:

• If the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness is pulled by mistake when performing this procedure, it could cause open circuit. Before servicing, disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor and set it aside so that the wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake.
• If the steering wheel rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected, the internal parts of the clock spring could be damaged. After disconnecting the steering shaft, secure the steering wheel using tape or cable to prevent it from rotating.
• Do not allow the dust boot of the front stabilizer control link to touch the body, the front shock absorber and coil spring, and the hand tool. Otherwise, the dust boot of the front stabilizer control link could be damaged.

1. Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Disconnect the rubber from the bracket.

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3. Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness on the steering knuckle and set it aside so that it does not interfere with the servicing.
4. Remove the tunnel cover. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(VIN 7 & VIN L) (US)] .) (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(VIN M) (US)] .) (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(VIN Y) (US)] .)
5. Remove the following parts.
   1. Front undercover No. 1 (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   2. Front undercover No. 2 (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Disconnect the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle. (See TIE-ROD END REPLACEMENT .)
7. Remove the front stabilizer control link. (See FRONT STABILIZER CONTROL LINK REMOVAL NOTE .)

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8. Disconnect the front lower arm ball joint from the steering knuckle. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
9. Remove the front deflector. (See DEFLECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
10. Remove the front splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
11. Remove the joint cover. (See INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
12. Disconnect the intermediate shaft (lower side) from the steering gear and linkage. (See INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
13. Remove the front crossmember component. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
14. Remove the hole cover No. 1 and hole cover No. 2. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
15. Remove in the order shown in the figure.

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PART DESCRIPTION

1	Front stabilizer component
2	Front stabilizer bracket (See FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET REMOVAL NOTE .)
3	Front stabilizer