Protege DX L4-2.0L DOHC (2002)
STABILIZER CONTROL LINK (FRONT) INSPECTION
1. Remove the stabilizer control link from the vehicle.
2. Inspect for bending and damage.
3. Measure the ball joint starting torque.
1
Rock the ball joint stud side to side 10 times.
2
Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times.
3
Measure the starting torque using a suitable Allen socket and a torque wrench.
Starting torque 0.2 - 2.5 Nm (1.4 - 26.0 kgf-cm, 1.3 - 22.0 inch lbs.)
