FRONT STABILIZER BAR > INSPECTION

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1. Inspect the turning torque of the ball joint.
   
   

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

   2. Install the nut to the front stabilizer link assembly stud.
      

   3. Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
      

      Torque:

      0.05 to 1.96 N*m{ 0.5 to 20 kgf*cm , 0.4 to 17 in.*lbf }

      HINT:

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

2. Inspect the dust cover.
   
   

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