Rear Stabilizer Bar Inspection

Inspect the turning of the ball joint.

1. Secure the rear stabilizer link assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.
   

2. Install the nut to the rear stabilizer link assembly stud.
   

3. Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
   

   Torque:

   Turning torque:

   0.05 to 1.0 N*m{0.5 to 10 kgf*cm, 0.4 to 8.9 in.*lbf}

   HINT:

   If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the rear stabilizer link assembly with a new one.

Inspect the dust cover.

1. Check that the dust cover is not cracked and that there is no grease on it.