FRONT STABILIZER CONTROL LINK INSPECTION
2016 – MX-5 – Suspension
FRONT STABILIZER CONTROL LINK INSPECTION
1. Remove the front stabilizer control link. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Inspect the front stabilizer control link for bends or damage.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the front stabilizer control link. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Rotate and shake the front stabilizer control link ball joint 10 times.
4. Measure the front stabilizer control link ball joint rotational torque using an Allen wrench and a torque wrench.
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Front stabilizer control link ball joint rotational torque
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0.8—3.5 N·m {8.2—35 kgf·cm, 7.1—30 in·lbf}
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If not within the specification, replace the front stabilizer control link. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
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Even when within the specification, if there is excessive play in the front stabilizer control link ball joint, replace the front stabilizer control link. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)