Front Stabilizer Bar Inspection

Inspect the turning 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 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
   

   Torque:

   0.05 to 2.0 N*m{0.5 to 20 kgf*cm, 0.4 to 18 in.*lbf}

   HINT:

   If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the front 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.