Rear Suspension

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

CAUTION: During maintenance, take care not to contact the parts or tools to the caliper, because the paint of caliper will be scratched. And if there is brake fluid on the caliper, wipe it off quickly.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
]]A[[ STABILIZER BAR/STABILIZER BUSHING/STABILIZER BAR BRACKET INSTALLATION





Align the stabilizer bar until the identification color of the stabilizer bar is out of the dimension shown as the illustration from the stabilizer bush to the vehicle center. After tightening the stabilizer bracket mounting bolt A, tighten mounting bolt B.

INSPECTION
STABILIZER BAR LINK BALL JOINT TURNING TORQUE CHECK

Required Special Tool:
^ MB990326: Preload Socket





1. After shaking the stabilizer bar link ball joint stud several times, install the stabilizer nut to the stud and use special tool MB990326 to measure the turning torque of the stabilizer bar link ball joint.
Standard value: 1.7 - 3.0 Nm (15 - 27 inch lbs.)
2. When the measured value exceeds the standard value, replace the stabilizer bar link.
3. When the measured value is lower than the standard value, check that the ball joint turns smoothly without excessive play. If so, it is possible to reuse that ball joint.

STABILIZER BAR LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK
1. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it with your finger.
2. If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the stabilizer bar link.

NOTE: Cracks or damage of the dust cover may cause damage of the ball joint. When it is damaged during service work, replace the dust cover.

STABILIZER BAR LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER REPLACEMENT





Only when the dust cover is damaged accidentally during service work, replace the dust cover as follows:
1. Remove the clip ring and the dust cover.





2. Apply multipurpose grease to the inside of the dust cover.





3. Wrap plastic tape around the stabilizer bar link stud, and then install the dust cover to the stabilizer bar link.
4. Secure the dust cover by the clip ring. Then install the clip ring end in order to position it 90 degrees from the axis of the link.
5. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it with your finger..