Front Stabilizer Bar: Inspection
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- INSPECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
- Temporarily install the nut, and flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration.
- Use a torque wrench to turn the nut continuously at a rate of 2 to 3 seconds per turn. Take the torque reading on the fifth turn.
Torque: Standard turning torque
0.5 to 3.4 N*m (5.1 to 36 kgf*cm, 4.4 to 30 in.*lbf)
If the value is not within the specified range, replace the front suspension toe control link with a new one.
- Check the dust boot for cracks or grease leakage.
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