Stabilizer Link: Service and Repair

REAR STABILIZER LINK REPLACEMENT





1. Remove the stabilizer link assembly.





2. Check the stabilizer link ball joint rotating torque.
1 If there is a crack in the dust cover, replace it and add grease.
2 Shake the stabilizer link ball joint stud several times.
3 Mount the self-locking nut on the ball joint, and then measure the ball joint rotating torque.
Standard value 1.7 - 3.2 Nm (17 - 32 kg-cm, 15 - 27 inch lbs.)
4 If the rotating torque exceeds the upper limit of standard value, replace the stabilizer link.
5 Even if the rotating torque is below the lower limit of the standard value, the ball joint may be reused unless it has drag and excessive play.