Rear Stabilizer Bar

SUSPENSION: REAR STABILIZER BAR: INSPECTION

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY





(a) Inspect the turning of the ball joint.
(1) Secure the rear stabilizer link assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.
(2) Install the nut to the rear stabilizer link assembly stud.
(3) 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.
Turning torque:
0.05 to 0.98 N*m (0.5 to 10 kgf*cm, 0.4 to 8.7 in.*lbf)

HINT: If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the rear stabilizer link assembly with a new one.

(b) Inspect the dust cover.
(1) Check that the dust cover is not cracked and that there is no grease on it.

HINT: If there is any abnormality, replace the rear stabilizer link assembly with a new one.