1. Remove the front stabilizer control link..
2. Inspect for bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace the front stabilizer control link.
3. Rotate the front stabilizer control link ball joint stud 10 times
and shake it side to side 10 times
.
4. Measure the front stabilizer control link ball joint rotational torque using an Allen wrench and a torque wrench.

0.8—3.5 N·m {8.2—35 kgf·cm, 7.1—30 in·lbf}
If not within the specification, replace the front stabilizer control link.
Even if within specification, if there is excessive play in the front stabilizer control link ball joint, replace the front stabilizer control link.
Front Shock Absorber Inspection
Front Stabilizer Removal/InstallationBumper Stiffener Lower Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Seal board upper.
b. Front bumper.
c. Seal plate.
d. Front under cover No.1.
3. Remove bolts A.
4. Pull the bumper stiffener lower in the direction of the arrow (1), (2) shown
in the figure, detach hooks ...
Cabin Side Frame Straight Line Dimensions [Dimensions]
Point symbol
Designation
Hole diameter or bolt or nut size mm {in}
A
Front side frame outer datum hole
?12 {0.47}
B
Front fender panel installation hole
?10 {0.39}
...
Coupling Component Calibration Data Writing
1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the toolbox
of the M-MDS.
Select “Chassis”.
3. Then, select items from the screen menu in the following order.
Select “4WD/AWD”.
Select “Coupling Calibra ...