Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Rear Stabilizer Bar








SUSPENSION: REAR STABILIZER BAR:

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Before installing the nut, flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration.
(b) Using a torque wrench, continuously turn the nut 3 to 5 seconds per turn, and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Turning torque:
1.0 Nm (10 kgf-cm, 9 in.-lbf) or less
If the value is not within the specification, replace the rear stabilizer link assembly with a new one.

NOTICE:
- Check that neither unusual drag nor rattle occurs during the rotation.
- Check that neither cracks nor grease leakage exists on the dust cover.