FX50 AWD V8-5.0L (VK50VE) (2009)
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
2. Set suitable jack under axle assembly to relieve the coil spring tension.
3. Remove shock absorber mounting bolts from front lower link. Refer to See: Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber/Service and Repair/Rear Shock
Absorber/Exploded View.
4. Remove front lower link mounting bolts and nuts from axle housing with power tool.
5. Remove stabilizer clamp and stabilizer bushing. Refer to See: Stabilizer Bar/Service and Repair/Rear Stabilizer/Exploded View.
6. Remove front lower link mounting bolts and nuts from rear suspension member with power tool, and remove front lower link.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
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Perform final tightening of rear suspension member and axle installation position (rubber bushing), under unladen conditions with tires on level
ground.