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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2007HIGHLANDER HYBRID, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSUSPENSIONWHEEL ALIGNMENTSUSPENSION (HYBRID)FRONT STABILIZER BARINSPECTION
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, FWD
Front Stabilizer Bar: Inspection
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, FWDSECTION Inspection
- INSPECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
- Inspect the turning of the ball joint.
- Secure the front stabilizer link assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.
- Install the nut to the front stabilizer link assembly stud.
- Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Turning torque: 2.0 N*m (20 kgf*cm, 18 in.*lbf) or less
HINT:
If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the front stabilizer link assembly with a new one.
- Inspect the dust cover.
- Check that the dust cover is not cracked and that there is no grease on it.
- Inspect the turning of the ball joint.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.