Front Stabilizer Bar: Inspection

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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, and 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, 17.3 in. lbf.) or less
  
  Fig 1: Inspecting Front Stabilizer Link Ball Joint
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  If the value is not within the specified range, replace the front stabilizer link assembly.
3. Check the dust boot for cracks or grease leakage.