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Front Stabilizer Bar: Inspection

  1. INSPECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Inspect the turning of the ball joint.
      1. Secure the front stabilizer link assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.
      2. Fig 1: Inspecting Front Stabilizer Link Assembly
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      3. Install the nut to the front stabilizer link assembly stud.
      4. 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: 2.0 N*m (20 kgf*cm, 18 in.*lbf) or less 

        HINT:

        If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the front stabilizer link assembly 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.