IS 250 RWD V6-2.5L (4GR-FSE) (2007)
a) Remove the nut, and separate the rear stabilizer link assembly LH from the rear stabilizer bar. (A)
NOTICE: Be sure to hold the stud bolt using a hexagon wrench 6 in order to prevent the bolt from turning.
b) Remove the bolt, nut, and the stabilizer link assembly LH. (B)
4. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
5. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR
a) Remove the 4 bolts, 2 stabilizer brackets, 2 rear stabilizer bushing, and rear stabilizer bar.
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
a) Inspect the ball joint (Rear stabilizer bar side).
1) Secure the rear stabilizer link assembly in a vise between aluminum plates.
NOTICE: Do not overtighten the vise.
2) Temporarily install the nut, and flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration.
3) Use a torque wrench to turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn. Take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Turning torque: 0.05 to 1.96 Nm (0.51 to 20 kgf-cm, 0.04 to 1.44 ft. lbs.) or less