Front Stabilizer Bar: Inspection

INSPECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
1. Inspect the turning of 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.
    
    Fig 1: Inspecting Front Stabilizer Link Assembly
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  3. Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
    Torque: 0.05 to 2.0 N*m (0.5 to 20 kgf*cm, 0.4 to 18 in.*lbf)
    
    HINT:
    
    If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the front stabilizer link assembly with a new one.
2. Inspect the dust cover.
  1. Check that the dust cover is not cracked and that there is no grease on it.