Fig. 29: Aligning Outer Side Of Stabilizer Slide Stopper With Stabilizer Bushing
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3. Install the stabilizer bracket.
FRONT STABILIZER CONTROL LINK INSPECTION
1. Remove the stabilizer control link from the vehicle. (See
FRONT STABILIZER
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
2. Inspect the stabilizer control link for bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace it.
3. Rotate the ball joint stud
10 times
, and then rock it side to side
10 times
.
4. Measure the ball-joint rotational torque using an Allen wrench and a torque wrench.
Stabilizer control link ball joint rotational torque
0.2-2.0 N.m {3-20 kgf.cm, 2-17 in.lbf}
If not within the specification, replace the stabilizer control link. (See
FRONT STABILIZER
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - MX-5 Miata
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