Rear Stabilizer Bar

REAR SUSPENSION: REAR STABILIZER BAR: INSPECTION; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

1. INSPECT STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Inspect the state of rotation of the ball joint.

(1) Temporarily install the attaching nut to the stud of the rear stabilizer link assembly.

(2) Turn the stud back and forth.





Standard:

There is no unusual resistance or play.

(3) If there is unusual resistance or play, replace the rear stabilizer link assembly with a new one.

(b) Inspect the dust cover.

(1) Check that the dust cover is not cracked and that there is no grease on it.

(2) If the dust cover is fissured or grease is leaked, replace the rear stabilizer link assembly with a new one.