FRONT STABILIZER BAR INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

  1. INSPECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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      Inspect the turning torque of the ball joint.

      1. Secure the front stabilizer link assembly LH in a vise using aluminum plates.

      2. Install the nut to the front stabilizer link assembly LH stud.

      3. Move the stud back and forth several times. 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.

        Standard turning torque

        0.05 to 1.96 N*m (0.6 to 19 kgf*cm, 0.5 to 17 in.*lbf)

        If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the front stabilizer link assembly LH with a new one.

    2. Inspect the dust cover.

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