Front Stabilizer Bar

SUSPENSION: FRONT STABILIZER BAR (for 2WD): INSPECTION

SUSPENSION: FRONT STABILIZER BAR

1. INSPECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY






(a) Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration.
(b) Temporarily install the nut, use a torque wrench to turn the nut continuously at a rate of 2 to 4 seconds per turn. Take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Turning torque:
1.96 N*m (20 kgf*cm, 17.4 in.*lbf) or less
(c) Check the dust cover for cracks or grease leakage.
If the value is not within the specified range, replace the front stabilizer link assembly with a new one.