REAR STABILIZER CONTROL LINK INSPECTION

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1. Remove the rear stabilizer control link. (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL [2WD].) (See REAR STABILIZER INSTALLATION [2WD].) (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL [4WD].) (See REAR STABILIZER INSTALLATION [4WD].)

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 [2WD].) (See REAR STABILIZER INSTALLATION [2WD].) (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL [4WD].) (See REAR STABILIZER INSTALLATION [4WD].)

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

4. 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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Rear stabilizer control link ball joint starting 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 [2WD].) (See REAR STABILIZER INSTALLATION [2WD].) (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL [4WD].) (See REAR STABILIZER INSTALLATION [4WD].)

• 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 [2WD].) (See REAR STABILIZER INSTALLATION [2WD].) (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL [4WD].) (See REAR STABILIZER INSTALLATION [4WD].)