PROCEDURE
INSPECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
As shown in the illustration, move the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times before installing the nut.
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 fifth turn.
| Turning torque |
|---|
| 0.05 to 1.96 N*m (0.6 to 19.9 kgf*cm, 0.5 to 17.3 in.*lbf) |
Check for any cracks and grease leaks on the ball joint dust cover.