REAR STABILIZER CONTROL LINK INSPECTION


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1.  Remove the rear stabilizer control link. (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  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/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Rotate and shake the rear stabilizer control link ball joint 10 times.

4.  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 rotational torque
0.8—3.5 N·m {8.2—35 kgf·cm, 7.1—30 in·lbf}
•  If not within the specification, replace the rear stabilizer control link. (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
•  Even when within the specification, if there is excessive play in the rear stabilizer control link ball joint, replace the rear stabilizer control link. (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)