Replacing parts of the front suspension anti-roll bar

You will need: keys «at 13», «at 15», hex key «for 6», flat blade screwdriver.

1. Hang the front of the car.



2. Lubricate the nuts with a WD-40 type penetrating lubricant or equivalent.



3. While holding the hinge pin from turning, unscrew the nut securing the hinge to the front suspension strut bracket..



4.... and remove the nut.




5. Disconnect the upper stabilizer link from the front suspension strut bracket.



6. Similarly, unscrew the nut securing the pin of the lower hinge of the strut to the stabilizer bar..



7.... disconnect the rack hinge and the bar..



8.... then remove the anti-roll bar.


9. To replace the anti-roll bar and its pads, remove the front suspension cross member (cm. «Removal and installation of a cross-beam of a forward suspension bracket»).



10. Remove two bolts securing the stabilizer bar brackets to the front suspension cross member..



11.... and remove the bar assembly with brackets and rubber pads.



12. Pry with a screwdriver..




13.... and remove the stabilizer bar mounting bracket.



14. Unclench the stabilizer bar cushion..



15.... and remove it.

16. Similarly remove the second pillow.

17. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal; tighten bolts and nuts to the torque specified in Appendix 1.

18. Bleed the power steering system (cm. «Bleeding the power steering system»).

NOTE: After replacing anti-roll bar parts, check and adjust wheel alignment if necessary. Use the services of workshops with special equipment.