Rear Stabilizer Bar Inspection

Inspect the ball joint (Rear stabilizer bar side).

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

   NOTICE:

   Do not overtighten the vise.

2. Temporarily install the nut, and flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration.
   

3. 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 5th turn.
   

   Turning torque:

   0.05 to 1.96 N*m (0.51 to 20 kgf*cm, 0.04 to 1.44 ft.*lbf) or less
   

Inspect the ball joint (rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly side).

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

   NOTICE:

   Do not overtighten the vise.

2. Temporarily install the nut and bolt, and flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration.
   

3. 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 5th turn.
   

   Turning torque:

   2.45 N*m (25 kgf*cm, 1.8 ft.*lbf) or less
   

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

Check the dust boots for cracks or grease leakage.