| TIBURON(GK) >2005 > G 2.0 DOHC > Suspension System > Rear Suspension System > Rear Stabilizer Bar>Repair procedures |

REMOVAL
1. | Remove the stabilizer bar link from the rear strut assembly.
2. | Remove the rear stabilizer bar mounting brackets.
3. | Remove the stabilizer bar.
INSTALLATION
1. | Install the bushing on the stabilizer bar.
1) | When installing the stabilizer bar, follow the identification color (ID color) as below.
Model | ID color | Outer diameter
GL/GLS | Yellow | 16.8mm (0.66 in.)
Sports/Top | Green | 17.8mm (0.70 in.)
2) | After matching the bushing in the inside of the white painted part on the stabilizer bar, install the them.
2. | Install the bracket on the bushing.
3. | Tighten the components below to the specified torque as follows.
Rear stabilizer bar mounting bracket : 17~26 Nm (170~260 kgf•cm, 13~19 lbf•ft) Rear stabilizer bar link mounting : 35~45 Nm (350~450 kgf•cm, 26~33 lbf•ft)
INSPECTION
1. | If there is a crack in the dust cover, replace it and add grease.
2. | Shake the stabilizer link ball joint stud several times.
3. | If the rotating torque is above the upper limit of the standard value, replace the stabilizer link.
4. | If the rotating torque is below the lower limit of the standard value, the ball joint may be reused unless it has drag and excessive play.