Stabilizer Control Link Inspection (Front/Rear)

1. Remove the stabilizer control link from the vehicle.
2. Inspect for bending and damage.
3. Measure the ball joint starting torque.
   • Rock the ball joint stud side to side 10 times.
   • Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times.
   • Measure the starting torque using a suitable Allen socket and a torque wrench.
   • Replace if it is not within the specification.
   • Starting torque 0.2-2.7 N.m {1.4-27 kgf cm, 1.3-23.4 inch lbf).

Fig 1: Inspecting Stabilizer Control Link

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