Lexus ES: Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
| (a) Inspect the turning torque of the ball joint. (1) Secure the rear stabilizer link assembly in a vise using aluminum plates. NOTICE: Do not overtighten the vise. (2) Install the nut to the rear stabilizer link assembly stud. (3) Move the stud back and forth several times. Using a torque wrench, turn the stud continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn. Standard Turning Torque: 0.05 to 1.96 N*m (0.6 to 19 kgf*cm, 0.5 to 17 in.*lbf) HINT: If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the rear stabilizer link assembly with a new one. (4) Turn the stud to check that the stud does not catch and there is no play. HINT: If the stud catches or there is play while turning, replace the rear stabilizer link assembly with a new one. |
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(b) Inspect the dust cover.
(1) Check that the dust cover is not cracked and that there is no grease on it.
HINT:
If the dust cover is cracked or there is grease on it, replace the rear stabilizer link assembly with a new one.
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Installation
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BUSHING (a) Install the 2 rear stabilizer bushings to the rear stabilizer bar. NOTICE: Be sure to install the rear stabilizer bushings so that each cu
Components
COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION *1 REAR LOWER STABILIZER BRACKET *2 REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET *3 REAR STABILIZER BAR *4 REAR STABILIZER BUSHING *5 REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMB
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Inspection
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