Front

REMOVAL
1. Remove the front wheel.





2. Remove the stabilizer link assembly.
3. Remove the stabilizer bracket and bushing.





4. Remove the rear roll stopper.
5. Remove the stabilizer bar.

INSPECTION
1. Check the stabilizer bar for deterioration and damage.
2. Check all bolts for condition and straightness.
3. Check the stabilizer link dust cover for cracks or damage.





4. Check the stabilizer link ball joint rotating torque.
^ If there is a crack in the dust cover, replace it and add grease.
^ Shake the stabilizer link ball joint stud several times.
^ Mount the self-locking nut on the ball joint, and then measure the ball joint rotating torque.
Standard value 1.7 - 3.2 Nm (17 - 32 kg. cm, 15 - 27 inch lbs.)
^ If the rotating torque is than the upper limit of the standard value, replace the stabilizer link.
^ If the rotating torque is below the lower limit of the standard value, the ball joint may be reused unless it has drag and excessive play.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the bushing onto the stabilizer bar.





2. Align the bracket with the bushing
Make sure the projections are securely in the space of the bracket.





3. Using the access opening, temporarily tighten the bushing fixtures then position the bushing on the opposite side.
4. Secure the stabilizer link with a open-end wrench (15 mm or 9/16 inch) then install the self locking nut.