FJ Cruiser 4WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE) (2007)
(a)
Flip the ball joint back and forth 5 times, as shown in the illustration, before installing the nut.
(b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 2 to 4 seconds per turn, and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Torque: 0.05 to 1.96 N*m (0.5 to 20.0 kgf*cm, 0.4 to 17.3 in.*lbf)
(c)
Check for any cracks and grease leakage on the ball joint dust cover.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BUSH
(a)
Install the 2 stabilizer bushes onto the stabilizer bar.
HINT: Install the stabilizer bush onto the outer side of the bush stopper on the stabilizer bar.
2. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR
(a)
Install the stabilizer bar and 2 stabilizer bracket covers with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 30 N*m (306 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf)
3. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
(a)
Install the stabilizer link with the nut.
Torque: 70 N*m (714 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf)
HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud.
(b) Install the 2 No. 1 retainers, 2 cushions and No. 2 retainer.