Front Stabilizer Bar

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

1. INSPECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

(a) Inspect the ball joint.





(1) Secure the front stabilizer link assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.

(2) Install the nut to the front stabilizer link assembly stud.

(3) Turn the stud back and forth.

Standard:

There is no unusual resistance or play.

(4) If there is any unusual resistance or play, replace the front 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 cracked or there is grease on it, replace the front stabilizer link assembly with a new one.