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Valve Block To Front Stabilizer Bar Actuator Pipe Assembly TDV8 3.6L Diesel: Removal

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CAUTION: Dynamic Response system components are manufactured to very precise tolerances. It is therefore essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these components. Always install blanking plugs to any open orifices or lines. Failure to follow this instruction may result in foreign matter ingress to the dynamic response system.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Specifications .
    2. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle.
  3. Remove the rear bumper cover. Refer to Rear Bumper Cover .
  4. Remove the engine undershield. Refer to Engine Undershield .
    5. CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing the components, make sure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
    CAUTION: Make sure the actuator fluid lines are not damaged or kinked during removal or installation.
    NOTE: Some fluid spillage is inevitable during this operation.
  5. Disconnect and reposition the fluid lines.
    • Position container to collect fluid loss.
    • Remove the fluid line bracket bolt.
    • Remove the 2 bolts.
    • Remove and discard the 2 O-ring seals.
    • Remove and discard the plastic spacer washers.
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  6. Remove the front wheels and tires.
  7. RH front: Remove the shock absorber and air spring assembly. Refer to Front Shock Absorber and Air Spring Assembly .
  8. Release the brake hose bracket from the wheel knuckle.
    • Remove the bolt.
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    9. CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang on the brake hose.
  9. Release the brake caliper from the wheel knuckle.
    • Remove the 2 bolts.
    • Tie the brake caliper aside.
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    10. NOTE: The brake disc is shown removed for clarity.
  10. Release the wheel speed sensor from the wheel knuckle.
    • Remove the bolt.
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    11. CAUTION: Note the position of the hardened steel washer. The hardened steel washer must be installed between the stabilizer bar link and the upper arm. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
    CAUTION: Use a Torx socket to prevent the ball joint rotating whilst removing the nut.
  11. Release the stabilizer bar link.
    • Remove and discard the nut.
    12. CAUTION: To prevent the wheel knuckle falling outwards and disconnection of the halfshaft inner joint, support the wheel knuckle.
  12. Using the special tool, release the upper arm ball joint.
    • Remove and discard the nut.
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  13. Remove the 8 body mount bolts.
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    14. CAUTION: Only raise the body sufficiently to remove the body mount.
  14. Carefully raise the body.
    • Using suitable stands, raise the body to release the body mounts.
  15. Remove the body mount.
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  16. Remove the radiator splash shield.
    • Remove the 4 bolts.
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    17. WARNING: Fluid loss is unavoidable, use absorbent cloth or a container to collect the fluid.
    CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing the components, make sure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
    CAUTION: Make sure the release sleeve is pushed back no further than 3 mm (0.12 inches). Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
    CAUTION: Do not lever the connection apart. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
  17. Using a suitable tool, disconnect the high-pressure line.
    1. Insert the suitable tool behind the release sleeve.
    2. Disconnect the high-pressure line.
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  18. Remove the air cleaner.
    19. CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing the components, make sure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
    NOTE: Some fluid spillage is inevitable during this operation.
  19. Disconnect the fluid return line from the reservoir.
    • Position a container to collect the fluid spillage.
    • Reposition the fluid line into the wheel arch area.
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    20. CAUTION: Always plug any open connections to prevent contamination.
    CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing the components, make sure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
    NOTE: Some fluid spillage is inevitable during this operation.
  20. Disconnect the front actuator pipes from the valve block.
    • Position a container to collect the fluid spillage.
    • Remove and discard the 2 nuts.
    • Install blanking caps to the exposed ports.
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  21. Release the valve block to front stabilizer bar actuator pipe assembly mountings.
    • Remove the 2 nuts and 1 bolt.
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  22. Remove the valve block to front stabilizer bar actuator pipe assembly.
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