Front Suspension
FRONT STABILIZER BARCOMPONENTS:
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front wheel.
2. Remove the stabilizer link assembly.
3. Remove the stabilizer bracket and bushing.
4. Remove the stabilizer bar.
INSPECTION
1. Check the stabilizer bar for deterioration and damage.
2. Check all bolts for damage and deformation.
3. Check the stabilizer link dust cover for cracks or damage.
4. 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, 0.52-1.48 lb-ft)
^ 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.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the bushing on the stabilizer bar.
NOTE:
a. When installing the stabilizer bar, follow the identification color (ID color) as below.
ID: Identification
b. Position the bushing on the outside of the stabilizer bar clamp so as to install it.
c. Let the selection of the bushings be able to be decided by customers.
2. Install the bracket on the bushing.
3. After tightening the bolts of the bushing bracket temporarily, install the bushing bracket on the opposite side.