FRONT STABILIZER CONTROL LINK INSPECTION

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1. Remove the front stabilizer control link. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2. Inspect the front stabilizer control link for bends or damage.

• If there is any malfunction, replace the front stabilizer control link. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3. Rotate the front stabilizer control link ball joint stud 10 times and shake it side to side 10 times.

4. Install a hexagonal wrench to the front stabilizer control link ball joint stud, and measure the starting torque of the front stabilizer control link ball joint using a torque wrench.

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Front stabilizer control link ball joint starting torque

0.8—3.5 N·m {8.2—35 kgf·cm, 7.1—30 in·lbf}

• If not within the specification, replace the front stabilizer control link. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

• Even when within the specification, if there is excessive play in the front stabilizer control link ball joint, replace the front stabilizer control link. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)