Sonata V6-3.3L (2006)
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire.
3. Remove the left/right nuts (A) of the rear stabilizer links.
4. Remove the left/right mounting nuts (B) of the rear stabilizer bar brackets.
5. Remove the rear stabilizer bar (C).
Inspection
REAR STABILIZER BAR
INSPECTION
1. Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
2. Check the stabilizer bar for bending or breakage.
3. Check the ball joint for rotating torque.
1. If there is a crack in the dust cover, replace it and add grease.
2. Shake the stabilizer link ball joint stud several times.
3. Mount the self-locking nut on the ball joint, and then measure the ball joint rotating torque.
Specified torque 0.7 - 2 Nm (7 - 20 kgf-m 0.51 - 1.45 ft. lbs.)
NOTE: Measure torque using the special tool (09532-11600) and torque wrench at the range of 5 - 2 rpm after moving the ball joint stud at
degree 3° several times at room temperature.
4. If the rotating torque exceeds the upper limit of standard value, replace the upper arm assembly
5. Even if the rotating torque is below the lower limit of the standard value, the ball joint may be reused unless it has drag and excessive play.
Installation
REAR STABILIZER BAR
INSTALLATION
1. Install the bushing (B) on the stabilizer bar (A).
