INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
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(a) Move the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times before installing the nut as shown in the illustration. |
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(b) 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 fifth turn.
Turning torque:
1.0 N*m (10 kgf*cm, 9 in.*lbf) or less
If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the rear stabilizer link assembly with a new one.
(c) Check for any cracks and grease leaks on the ball joint dust cover.
(d) Check that neither unusual drag nor rattle occurs during rotation.
Components
RemovalDinghy towing
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with four wheels on the ground)
behind a motor home.
NOTICE
- To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.
- To prevent causing serious dama ...
Wheels
If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, it should be replaced.
Otherwise, the tire may separate from the wheel or cause loss of handling control.
- Wheel selection
When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that they are equivalent ...
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY
(a) Stop the vehicle and position the front wheels straight ahead.
(b) Gently turn the steering wheel right and left, and check the steering wheel
free play.
Maximum free play:
30 mm ...