RAV4 2WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
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Stabilizer Bar: Testing and Inspection
Front Stabilizer Bar
SUSPENSION: FRONT STABILIZER BAR: INSPECTION
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
(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:
0.05 to 1.96 N*m, (0.5 to 20 kgf*cm, 0.4 to 17 in.*lbf) or less
(c) Check for any cracks and grease leaks on the ball joint dust cover.
