Rear Stabilizer Bar: Inspection

INSPECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
1. Temporarily install the nut, and flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration.
2. 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 fifth turn.
  Standard turning torque:
  
  1.96 N*m (20 kgf*cm, 17 in.*lbf) or less
  
  Fig 1: Inspecting Rear Stabilizer Link Assembly
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  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.