Rear Stabilizer Bar

SUSPENSION: REAR STABILIZER BAR: INSPECTION

1. INSPECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Temporarily install the nut, and flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration.

(b) Use a torque wrench to turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn. Take the torque reading on the fifth turn.

Standard turning torque:

1.96 N*m (20 kgf*cm, 17 in.*lbf) or less

* If the value is not within the specified range, replace the rear suspension toe control link with a new one

(c) Check the dust boot for cracks or grease leakage.