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
RemovalComponents
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
ILLUSTRATION
ILLUSTRATION
ILLUSTRATION
ILLUSTRATION
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If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parking
brake and shift the shift lever in “P”.
Stop the engine. Set the parking
brake and shift the shift lever in †...
Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. PRECAUTION FOR VEHICLE WITH SRS AIRBAG AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER
(a) Some operations in this section may affect the SRS airbags. Prior to performing
the corresponding operations, read the precautions regarding the SRS airbags (See
page ). ...