REAR STABILIZER CONTROL LINK INSPECTION

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1.  Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Remove the rear stabilizer control link. (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL [2WD].) (See REAR STABILIZER INSTALLATION [2WD].) (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL [4WD].) (See REAR STABILIZER INSTALLATION [4WD].)

3.  Inspect the rear stabilizer control link for bends or damage.

•  If there is any malfunction, replace the rear stabilizer control link. (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL [2WD].) (See REAR STABILIZER INSTALLATION [2WD].) (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL [4WD].) (See REAR STABILIZER INSTALLATION [4WD].)

4.  Rotate and shake the ball joint stud 10 times.

5.  Measure the rear stabilizer control link ball joint rotational torque using an Allen wrench and a torque wrench.

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Rear 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 standard, replace the rear stabilizer control link. (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL [2WD].) (See REAR STABILIZER INSTALLATION [2WD].) (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL [4WD].) (See REAR STABILIZER INSTALLATION [4WD].)
•  Even when within the standard, if there is excessive play in the rear stabilizer control link ball joint, replace the rear stabilizer control link. (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL [2WD].) (See REAR STABILIZER INSTALLATION [2WD].) (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL [4WD].) (See REAR STABILIZER INSTALLATION [4WD].)