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
RemovalSteering Lock Motor Drive Power Circuit
DESCRIPTION
The steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator assembly) is connected to the power
management control ECU. The steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator assembly)
cannot activate the motor unless it receives permission signals from both ECUs.
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Off-road driving
Your vehicle is not designed to be driven off-road. However, in the event that
off-road driving cannot be avoided, please observe the following precautions to
help avoid the areas prohibited to vehicles.
• Drive your vehicle only in areas where off-road ...
Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms.
If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms
are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" ...