Last Modified: 08-21-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001QA3K
Model Year Start: 2021 Model: Avalon Prod Date Range: [08/2020 -           ]
Title: REAR SUSPENSION: REAR STABILIZER BAR (for AWD): REMOVAL; 2021 - 2022 MY Avalon [08/2020 -        ]

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

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2021 - 2022 MY Avalon [08/2020 -        ]; A25A-FKS (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

CAUTION:

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PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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2. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

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3. 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 bolt of the rear stabilizer link assembly LH.

NOTICE:

Because the nut (B) has its own stopper, do not turn the nut (B). Loosen the bolt with the nut (B) secured.

(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.

4. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

5. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR

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

6. REMOVE REAR LOWER STABILIZER BRACKET

(a) Remove the 2 rear lower stabilizer brackets from the rear stabilizer bushing.

7. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET

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

8. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING

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