Front Stabilizer Bar: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Scion tC. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

INSPECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
1. Secure the stabilizer link LH with a vise.
2. Install the nut to the stud bolt.
3. Flip the ball joint back and forth 5 times or more.
4. 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.
  Torque: Standard turning torque
  
  1.0 N*m (10 kgf*cm, 8.9 in.*lbf) or less
5. Check the dust boots for cracks or grease leakage. If the value is not within the specified range, replace the stabilizer link with a new one.

Fig 1: Installing Nut To Stud Bolt