Checks and Inspections

1. If necessary, remove the stabilizer bar slackening the nuts fastening the U-bolts supporting the bar itself to the crossmember and the nuts fastening the stabilizer bar connecting rod to the wishbones.
2. If necessary, remove the wishbones.

29 ÷ 35 Nm
3.0 ÷ 3.6 Kgm

26 ÷ 33 Nm
2.7 ÷ 3.4 Kgm

When refitting the stabilizer bar on the crossmember check that the washers face towards the rubber pad, as incorrect assembly could adversely affect the life of the pad itself.

When refitting the front crossmember it is necessary temporarily fasten it, then, using two 17.5 mm diameter pins, centre it with the holes on the body and lastly fasten it definitively tightening the screws to the specified torque.

Tighten the bolts fastening the wheel upright to the shock absorber stem as described in the specific paragraph (Front Wheel Upright).

Checks and Inspections

1. Visually check the crossmember making sure there are no cracks or distortions that might adversely affect operation, if so, change it.
2. Visually check the stabilizer bar for cracks and distortion, if so change it.
3. Check that the U-bolts connecting the stabilizer bar to the crossmember are intact without signs of distortion or rust, if so, change them.
4. Check the conditions of the rubber pads and change them if they are not satisfactory.
5. Check that the ball pins between the stabilizer bar and the wishbones are intact and free of distortion or signs of rust, in which case, change them.