Last Modified: 11-29-2007 1.6 G
Service Category: Suspension Section: Front Suspension
Model Year: 2008 Model: Sequoia Doc ID: RM000001VPS00DX
Title: FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT STABILIZER BAR: INSPECTION (2008 Sequoia)

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH



(a) Temporarily install the nut, and flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration.

(b) Use a torque wrench to turn the nut continuously at a rate of 2 to 3 seconds per turn. Take the torque reading on the fifth turn.

  • Standard turning torque

Torque: 0.5 to 3.4 N·m (5.1 to 36 kgf·cm, 4.4 to 30 in·lbf)

If the value is not within the specified range, replace the front suspension toe control link with a new one.

(c) Check the dust boot for cracks or grease leakage.