Front Stabilizer Control Link Inspection
- Remove the stabilizer control link from the vehicle. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Inspect the stabilizer control link for bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace it.
- Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times , and then rock it side to side 10 times.
- Measure the ball-joint rotational torque using an Allen wrench and a torque wrench.
Stabilizer control link ball joint rotational torque 0.14-1.04 N.m {1.5-10.6 kgf.cm, 1.3-9.2 in.lbf}
- If not within the specification, replace the stabilizer control link. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).