
SA–98
SUSPENSION AND AXLE – REAR SUSPENSION
STABILIZER BAR LINK BALL JOINT INSPECTION
INSPECT BALL JOINT FOR ROTATION CONDITION
(a) Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times, as shown in the illustration, before installing the nut.
(b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn every 2–4 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Torque (turning):
0.05–1.0 N·m (0.5–10 kgf·cm, 2.6–8.7 in.·lbf)
If not within specification, replace the stabilizer bar link.
R06940