RM3660EC _53 Suspension _080787 REAR SUSPENSION _0392571 REAR STABILIZER BAR G

REAR SUSPENSION  REAR STABILIZER BAR  INSPECTION  


PROCEDURE

Hide 48840A 1.INSPECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

a.
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Inspect the turning torque of the ball joint.

i.

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

NOTICE:

Do not overtighten the vise.



ii.

Install the nut to the rear stabilizer link assembly stud.


iii.

Move the stud back and forth several times. Using a torque wrench, turn the stud continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.

Standard Turning Torque:

0.05 to 1.96 N*m (0.6 to 19 kgf*cm, 0.5 to 17 in.*lbf)


HINT:

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



iv.

Turn the stud to check that the stud does not catch and there is no play.

HINT:

If the stud catches or there is play while turning, replace the rear stabilizer link assembly with a new one.




b.

Inspect the dust cover.

i.

Check that the dust cover is not cracked and that there is no grease on it.

HINT:

If the dust cover is cracked or there is grease on it, replace the rear stabilizer link assembly with a new one.