Inspection [12/2022 - ]: 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.NOTE:
Do not overtighten the vise.
- Install the nut to the rear stabilizer link assembly stud.
- Move the stud back and forth several times. 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.STANDARD TURNING TORQUE
Specified Condition Result 0.05 to 1.96 N*m
0.6 to 19 kgf*cm
0.5 to 17 in.*lbfN*m
kgf*cm
in.*lbf - Turn the stud to check that the stud does not catch and there is no play.
- If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the rear stabilizer link assembly with a new one.
- Secure the rear stabilizer link assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.
- Inspect the dust cover.
- Check that the dust cover is not cracked and that there is no grease on it.
- If the dust cover is cracked or there is grease on it, replace the rear stabilizer link assembly with a new one.
- Inspect the turning torque of the ball joint.