Rear Stabilizer Bar: Inspection

INSPECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
1. Inspect the ball joint (Rear stabilizer bar side).
  1. Secure the rear stabilizer link assembly in a vise between aluminum plates.
    NOTE: Do not overtighten the vise.
  2. Temporarily install the nut, and flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in Fig 1 .
  3. Use a torque wrench to turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn. Take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
  Turning torque:
  
  0.05 to 1.96 N*m (0.51 to 20 kgf*cm, 0.04 to 1.44 ft.*lbf) or less
  
  Fig 1: Inspecting Ball Joint
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Inspect the ball joint (rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly side).
  1. Secure the rear stabilizer link assembly in a vise between aluminum plates.
    NOTE: Do not overtighten the vise.
  2. Temporarily install the nut and bolt, and flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in Fig 2 .
  3. Use a torque wrench to turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn. Take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
  Turning torque:
  
  2.45 N*m (25 kgf*cm, 1.8 ft.*lbf) or less
  
  If the value is not within the specified range, replace the rear stabilizer link assembly LH with a new one.
3. Check the dust boots for cracks or grease leakage.
  
  Fig 2: Inspecting Ball Joint (Rear No. 2 Suspension Arm Assembly Side)
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002