Last Modified: 11-20-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000012T6L
Model Year Start: 2018 Model: Camry Prod Date Range: [03/2017 - 06/2017]
Title: REAR SUSPENSION: REAR STABILIZER BAR (for 2WD): REMOVAL; 2018 MY Camry [03/2017 - 06/2017]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during rear stabilizer bar removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

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Inspection After Repair
  • Poor idle, etc.
  • Engine start function, etc.

2018 - 2019 MY Camry [03/2017 - 09/2019]; A25A-FKS (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

CAUTION:

To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust pipe or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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2. REMOVE NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and clip (A).

(b) Disengage the 2 grommets (B) and 2 clips (C) to remove the No. 2 floor under cover.

3. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and clip (A).

(b) Disengage the 2 grommets (B) and 2 clips (C) to remove the No. 1 floor under cover.

4. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

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5. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Loosen the nut (A) of the rear stabilizer link assembly LH.

HINT:

If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt.

(b) Loosen the nut (B) of the rear stabilizer link assembly LH.

(c) Using a jack and a wooden block, support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

NOTICE:

  • When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
  • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

*a

Wooden Block

*b

Jack

(d) Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and rear stabilizer link assembly LH.

6. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

7. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR

(a) Remove the 4 bolts, rear stabilizer bar, 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets and 2 rear stabilizer bushings from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

8. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET

(a) Remove the 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets from the 2 rear stabilizer bushings.

9. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING

(a) Remove the 2 rear stabilizer bushings from the rear stabilizer bar.