Front Stabilizer Control Link Inspection
- Remove the stabilizer control link from the vehicle. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Inspect for bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace the stabilizer control link.
- Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times and shake it side to side 10 times .
- Measure the ball-joint rotational torque using an Allen wrench and a torque wrench.
Front stabilizer control link ball joint rotational torque
- 0.2-2.6 N.m {2.1-26 kgf.cm, 1.8-23 in.lbf}
- If not within the specification, replace the stabilizer control link.
- Even when within the specification, if there is excessive play in the ball joint, replace the stabilizer control link.