2.
Remove the stabilizer link assembly.
Remove the front wheel and tire.
Remove the stabilizer link assembly.
Remove the stabilizer bracket mounting bolts.
Remove the stabilizer bar.
When installing the bushing on the front stabilizer bar, install it in the outside direction of stopper on the stabilizer bar.
Install the bracket on the bushing.
After tighteing the bolts of the bushing bracket temporarily, install the bushing bracket on the opposite side.
Install the stabilizer link.
Check the stabilizer bar for deterioration and damage.
Check all bolts for damage and deformation.
Check the stabilizer link dust cover for cracks or damage.
Check the stabilizer link ball joint for rotating torque.
If there is a crack in the dust cover, replace it and add grease.
Shake the stabilizer link ball joint stud several times.
Mount the self-locking nut on the ball joint, and then measure the ball joint rotating torque.
Standard value
0.7~2 Nm (7~20 kgf·cm, 6~18 lb·in)
If the rotating torque is higher than the upper limit of the standard value, replace the stabilizer link.
If the rotating torque is below the lower limit of the standard value, the ball joint may be reused unless it has drag and excessive play.
