Front Stabilizer Bar: Inspection

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INSPECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
1. Secure the front stabilizer link assembly LH in 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 2 to 4 seconds per 1 turn. Take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
  Turning torque: 0.05 to 1.96 N*m (0.5 to 20 kgf*cm, 0.4 to 17.4 in.*lbf)
  
  If the value is not within the specification, replace the front stabilizer link assembly with a new one.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Front Stabilizer Link Assembly
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