Rear Stabilizer Bar: Inspection

1. Secure the rear stabilizer link assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.
2. Install the nut to the rear stabilizer link assembly stud.
   Fig 1: Inspecting Rear Stabilizer Link Assembly

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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: Turning torque 

   0.05 to 1.0 N*m (0.5 to 10 kgf*cm, 0.4 to 8.9 in.*lbf) 

HINT:

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

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