Wishbone

• Decompress the spring-shock absorber assembly and separate them.

WISHBONE

REMOVAL/REFITTING

• Remove the front wheel on the side concerned.

1. Slacken the two bolts fastening the wheel upright to the shock absorber stem.

67 ÷ 74 Nm
6.8 ÷ 7.5 kgm

1. Slacken the nut fastening the connecting rod to the wishbone (1a) and remove it together with the rubber pad (1b) then slacken the nut fastening the connecting rod-stabilizer bar and remove it.
2. Slacken the bolt fastening the ball pin coupling the wishbone and wheel upright, then, using tool N° 1.821.169.000 (A.3.0633), disconnect the ball joint from the wishbone.

43 ÷ 53 Nm
4.3 ÷ 5.4 kgm

67 ÷ 74 Nm
6.8 ÷ 7.5 kgm

26 ÷ 33 Nm
2.7 ÷ 3.3 kgm

For CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS proceed as described for the Boxer engines.

FRONT CROSSMEMBER AND ANTIROLL BAR

REMOVAL/REFITTING

When needing to change only the antiroll bar or only the front crossmember it is still necessary to remove the whole crossmember, proceeding as described below:

• - Remove the front section of the exhaust pipe (see GROUP 10).

1. Slacken the bolt fastening the ball pin coupling between the wishbone and the wheel upright, then using tool N° 1.821.169.000 (A.3.0633), disconnect the ball joint from the wishbone.

67 ÷ 74 Nm
6.8 ÷ 7.5 kgm

• - Remove the power unit centre support (see GROUP 10).

For CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS proceed as described for the Boxer engines.

WISHBONE

REMOVAL/REFITTING

1. Slacken the screws fastening the U-bolts coupling the wishbone to the front crossmember and remove the wishbone.

68 ÷ 73 Nm
6.9 ÷ 7.4 kgm