Front Stabilizer Bar: Inspection

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INSPECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
1. Inspect the turning torque of the ball joint.
  1. Secure the front stabilizer link assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.
  2. Install the nut to the front stabilizer link assembly stud.
  3. Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 2 to 4 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
  Torque: Turning Torque
  
  0.1 to 2.0 N*m (1 to 20 kgf*cm, 1 to 17 in.*lbf)
  
  Fig 1: Checking Turning Torque Of Ball Joint
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the front stabilizer link assembly with a new one.
2. Inspect the dust cover.
  1. Check that the dust cover is not cracked and that there is no grease on it.