Front Stabilizer Bar: Inspection

INSPECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
1. As shown in the illustration, flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times before installing the nut.
2. 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 (0.51 to 19.99 kgf*cm, 0.44 to 17.35 in.*lbf)
  
  Fig 1: Checking Front Stabilizer Link Turning Torque
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3. Check for any cracks and grease leakage on the ball joint dust cover.