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
RemovalInstallation
INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
(a) Install a new gasket to the sensor.
Text in Illustration
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New Gasket
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Adjustment
ADJUSTMENT
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT TIRES
(a) Inspect the tires (See page ).
2. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT
NOTICE:
Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to
the specified value.
Be sure to perform measurement on a level ...
Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. PRECAUTION FOR DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY CABLE
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, initialize
the following systems after the cable is reconnected:
System
See Procedure
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