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/INSTALLATION.)

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/INSTALLATION.)

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

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

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•  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.)