Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Stabilizer Bar: Testing and Inspection








SUSPENSION: FRONT STABILIZER BAR: INSPECTION

INSPECTION





1. INSPECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
(a) As shown in the illustration, flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times before installing the nut.
(b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Torque: 1.0 Nm (10 kgf-cm, 8.9 in-lbf)or less
(c) Check for any cracks and grease leakage on the ball joint dust cover.