REAR STABILIZER BAR INSPECTION

Inspect the ball joint (rear stabilizer bar side).

1. Secure the rear stabilizer link assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.

   Note

   Do not overtighten the vise.

2. Temporarily install the nut, and flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration.

3. Use a torque wrench to turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn. Take the torque reading on the 5th turn.

   Torque:

   Turning torque

   0.05 to 1.96 N*m  { 0.51 to 19 kgf*cm, 0.45 to 17 in.*lbf }

   If the reading is not within the specified range, replace the rear stabilizer link assembly with a new one.

Inspect the ball joint (rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly side).

1. Secure the rear stabilizer link assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.

   Note

   Do not overtighten the vise.

2. Temporarily install the nut and bolt, and flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration.

3. Use a torque wrench to turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn. Take the torque reading on the 5th turn.

   Torque:

   Turning torque

   2.45 N*m  { 24 kgf*cm, 21 in.*lbf, or less }

   If the reading is not within the specified range, replace the rear stabilizer link assembly with a new one.