Chieks and inspections

1. Slacken the bolts fastening the wishbones to the wheel uprights.

67 ÷ 74 Nm
6.8 ÷ 7.5 kgm

1. Suitably support the engine support frame with a hydraulic jack.
2. Slacken the two screws fastening the frame to the front flexible engine mount.
3. Slacken the two screws fastening the frame to the gearbox flexible mounts.
4. Slacken the screws fastening the frame to the body and remove it complete with wishbones and stabilizer bar.

68 ÷ 84 Nm
6.9 ÷ 8.6 kgm

26 ÷ 32 Nm
2.6 ÷ 3.2 kgm

26 ÷ 32 Nm
2.6 ÷ 3.2 kgm

114 ÷ 126 Nm
11.6 ÷ 12.8 kgm

1. If necessary, remove the stabilizer bar, slackening the nuts of the U-bolts securing the nuts fastening the connecting rods to the wishbones.
2. If necessary, remove the wishbones slackening the nuts of the U-bolts.

26 ÷ 32 Nm
2.7 ÷ 3.2 kgm

26 ÷ 32 Nm
2.6 ÷ 3.2 kgm

67 ÷ 74 Nm
6.8 ÷ 7.5 kgm

When refitting the stabilizer bar on the frame check that the washers are facing the flexible pad as illustrated, as incorrect assembly could compromise the life of the actual pad.

CHIEKS AND INSPECTIONS

• Visually check the frame to make sure there are no cracks or distorsions that might adversely affect operation, if so, change it.
• Visually check the stabilizer bar for cracks and distorsions and change it if necessary.
• Check that the U-bolts joining the stabilizer bar to the frame are intact and free of distortion or signs of oxidation, if not change them.
• Check that the flexible pads do not reveal signs of wear, if so, change them.