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Front Suspension - Stabilizer Control Link Inspection





FRONT STABILIZER CONTROL LINK INSPECTION

1. Remove the front stabilizer control link from the vehicle. Front Suspension - Stabilizer Removal/Installation (See Front Suspension - Stabilizer Removal/Installation

2. Inspect for bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace the stabilizer control link.

3. Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times and shake it side to side 10 times.

4. Measure the ball joint rotational torque using an Allen wrench and a torque wrench.






Front stabilizer control link ball joint rotational torque
- 0.2-0.9 Nm {3-9 kgf-cm, 2-7 in-lbf}

- If not within the specification, replace the front stabilizer control link.