Rear Stabilizer Bar

REAR SUSPENSION: REAR STABILIZER BAR: INSPECTION

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY





(a) 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.
Turning torque - Torque: 0.05 to 1.96 Nm (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.





(b) 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.
Turning torque - Torque: 2.45 Nm (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.
(c) Check the dust boots for cracks or grease leaks.