Front

REMOVAL
1. Remove the stabilizer bar bracket from the crossmember.





2. Lower the rear portion of the center member and remove the stabilizer bar.
3. Remove the stabilizer link.





4. Remove the clip ring, then remove the dust cover. Apply multipurpose grease to the ball joint.

INSPECTION
1. Check all parts for cracks, damage and wear.





2. Check the stabilizer link ball joint rotation starting torque and:
a. If there is a crack in the dust cover, replace it adding grease.
b. Shake the stabilizer link ball joint stud several times.
c. Mount the self-locking nut on the ball joint, and then measure the ball joint starting torque. The standard value should be 1.7-3.2 Nm (15-27 ft. lbs.).
d. If the starting torque exceeds the upper limit of standard value, replace the stabilizer link.
e. Even if the starting torque is below the lower limit of the standard value, the ball joint may be reused unless it has drag and excessive play.





INSTALLATION
1. Lightly thread the stabilizer bar bracket bolt in, place the marked portion downward and align the edge of the marking with the edge of the bushing, then position the stabilizer, then tighten the bracket down fully.





2. Secure the stabilizer link ball stud with a spanner (15.8 mm, 5/8 inch), then install the self locking nut.





3. Secure the stabilizer link with a spanner wrench, then install the self locking nut.