Celica GT-S L4-1.8L (2ZZ-GE) (2000)
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4. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR BRACKETS AND BUSHINGS
a. Remove the 2 bolts, bracket and bushing.
Torque: 18 Nm (184 kgf.cm, 13 ft. lbs.)
HINT: At the time of installation, install the bushing to the outside of the stopper on the stabilizer bar.
b. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
5. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR
INSPECTION
INSPECT STABILIZER BAR LINK BALL JOINT FOR ROTATION CONDITION
a. As shown in the illustration, flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times, before installing the nut.
b. Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 2 - 4 seconds per 1 turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Turning torque: 0.05 - 1.0 Nm (0.5 - 10 kgf.cm, 0.4 - 8.7 inch lbs.)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
