Removal
1. Remove the anti-roll bar link.
2. Loosen the bolts and remove the rear anti-roll bar mounting brackets.
3. Remove the anti-roll bar.
Examination
Check the torque required to turn the stabilizer link ball joint pin.
1. If there are cracks in the protective boot, replace it and add grease to the joint.
2. Rock the stabilizer link ball joint pin from side to side several times.
3. Screw the self-locking nut onto the ball joint journal and measure the torque. Using a torque wrench, turn the ball joint pin by the self-locking nut and, on the fifth turn, measure the torque that must be applied to turn the ball joint pin. Torque: 1.7–3.2 Nm.
4. If the torque exceeds the permissible values, replace the stabilizer link.
5. If the torque is significantly lower than the allowable value, the ball joint can be used repeatedly as long as it does not jam or have excessive play.
Installation
1. Install the bushing on the anti-roll bar.
Caution! Align the bushing with the white paint mark on the anti-roll bar.
2. Align the bracket with the bushing. Make sure the bracket securely fits over the stabilizer bar bushing.
3. Tighten the threaded connections to the required torque. Tightening torque:
- Rear anti-roll bar bracket: 17–26 N·m
- Rear anti-roll bar thrust: 35–45 Nm