Front Stabilizer Bar: Inspection

INSPECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
1. Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration.
2. Temporarily install the nut, use a torque wrench to turn the nut continuously at a rate of 2 to 4 seconds per turn. Take the torque reading on the 5th 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.
3. Check the dust boot for cracks or grease leakage.
  
  Fig 1: Inspecting Front Stabilizer Link Assembly
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