tC L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2005)
3. INSPECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
a. Before installing the nut, flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration.
b. Using a torque wrench, continuously turn the nut for 2 to 4 seconds per 1 turn, and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Turning torque: 1.0 Nm (10 kgf-cm, 8.7 inch lbs.) or less
NOTICE:
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Neither unusual drag nor rattle occurs during the rotation.
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Neither crack nor grease leakage exists on the dust cover.
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Make sure that the rear stabilizer link assembly LH is not deformed.
4. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR REAR
a. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and 2 rear stabilizer bar bracket No.3 from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
b. Remove the 2 stabilizer bush rears from the stabilizer bar rear.
5. INSTALL STABILIZER BAR REAR
a. Install the 2 stabilizer bush rears to the stabilizer bar rear.
HINT:
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Install the stabilizer bush rear to the outer side of the stopper ring on the stabilizer bar.
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Install the stabilizer bush with the protrusion facing towards the inside of the vehicle.
b. Install the stabilizer bar rear and 2 rear stabilizer bar bracket No.3 with 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
Torque: 35 Nm (357 kgf-cm, 26 ft. lbs.)