Chieks and inspections

CHIEKS AND INSPECTIONS

1. Check the ball pivot (connecting the swinging arm to the wheel support) for damage and wear and replace if necessary.
2. Check the U bolts (connecting the swinging arm to the front cross rail) for damage and wear and replace if necessary.
3. Check the flexible bushings of the U bolts (connecting the swinging arm to the front cross rail) for damage and wear and replace if necessary.
4. Check the rubber bellows of the ball pivot (connecting the swinging arm to the wheel support) for damage and wear and replace if necessary.

FRONT CROSSMEMBER AND ANTIROLL BAR

REMOVAL AND REFITTING

If it becomes necessary to replace the antiroll bar or the front cross rail, it will also be necessary to remove the entire cross rail as follows:

• Remove the forward section of the exhaust pipe (see: REPAIR MANUAL - ENGINES - GR. 04).
• Remove the bolts securing the swinging arm to the support (see: SWINGING ARM - Removal and refitting).
• Remove the central engine support (see: REPAIR MANUAL - ENGINES - GR. 01).

1. Using a hydraulic lift support the front cross rail.
2. Loosen the screws securing the steering box to the cross rail.

WARNING: Operate with care when removing the front cross rail in order to avoid damaging the fuel delivery and return hoses located near the cross rail.

1. First loosen the two forward screws (3a) securing the cross rail to the body and then loosen the six rear screws (3b). Lower the lift and remove the front cross rail together with the antiroll bar.

91.8 ÷ 113.4 Nm
(9.36 ÷ 11.56 kgm)

66.5 ÷ 73.5 Nm
(6.78 ÷ 7.49 kgm)

76.5 ÷ 94.5 Nm
(7.8 ÷ 9.63 kgm)