Matrix FWD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2009)
Stabilizer Bar: Testing and Inspection
Rear Stabilizer Bar (for Double Wishbone Type Suspension)
REAR SUSPENSION: REAR STABILIZER BAR (for Double Wishbone Type Suspension): INSPECTION
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
(a) As shown in the illustration, move 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 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the fifth turn.
Turning torque - Torque: 0.05 to 0.98 Nm (0.51 to 9.9 kgf-cm, 0.45 to 8.6 in-lbf)
(c) Check for any cracks and grease leaks on the ball joint dust cover.