LS 460 V8-4.6L (1UR-FSE) (2007)
1. INSPECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
(a)
Temporarily install the nut, and flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration.
(b) 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 fifth turn.
Standard turning torque: 1.96 N*m (20 kgf*cm, 17 in.*lbf) or less
If the value is not within the specified range, replace the rear suspension toe control link with a new one
(c)
Check the dust boot for cracks or grease leakage.
INSTALLATION
HINT: A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart.
1. INSTALL STABILIZER BAR REAR
(a)
Make sure the bracket's arrows face the front of the vehicle.
(b) First temporarily install bolt 1. Then install bolts 2, 3 and 4. Then tighten bolt 5.
Torque: 48 N*m (489 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf)
2. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
(a)
Install the stabilizer link with the 2 nuts and bolt.
Torque:
89 N*m (908 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf) for stabilizer bar side
26 N*m (265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf) for No. 2 suspension arm side
3. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH