Inspection [10/2014 - ]: Procedure
- INSPECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
- Inspect the turning torque of the ball joint.
- Secure the rear stabilizer link assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.
- Install the nut to the rear stabilizer link assembly stud.
- Using a torque wrench, turn the stud continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Turning Torque
0.05 to 0.98 N*m (0.6 to 9.9 kgf*cm, 0.5 to 8.6 in.*lbf)
If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the rear stabilizer link assembly with a new one.
- Inspect the dust cover.
- Check that the dust cover is not cracked and that there is no grease on it.
If there are any abnormalities, replace the rear stabilizer link assembly with a new one.
- Check that the dust cover is not cracked and that there is no grease on it.
- Inspect the turning torque of the ball joint.