Fork

1. Remove the adjustment tie-rod fastening screw.
2. Remove the nut fastening the fork.
3. Retrieve the wheel upright complete with hub fastening pin. (If necessary remove the hub and use a press because the upright is force-fitted on the pin).

FORK

REMOVAL / REFITTING

• Set the car on a lift and remove the wheel on the side concerned.

1. Remove the two nuts fastening the fork to the frame.
2. Remove the two nuts fastening the fork to the stabilizer bar connecting rod bracket
3. Remove the corresponding screws and retrieve the front section of the fork.
4. If necessary also remove the rear section of the fork slackening the nut fastening to the wheel upright.

STABILIZER BAR

REMOVAL / REFITTING

• Set the car on a lift and remove both wheels.
• Remove the rear section of the exhaust pipe (see GROUP 10).

1. Remove the nuts fastening the connecting rods to the stabilizer bar
2. Remove the braking load proportioning valve spring.
3. Slacken and remove the two supports.
4. Retrieve the stabilizer bar

23 ÷ 28 Nm
2.4 ÷ 2.9 kgm

When refitting adjust the braking load proportioning valve (see GROUP 33)

CHCKS AND INSPECTIONS

• Visually check the fork for cracks, signs of wear and distortion.
• Check the conditions of the flexible parts; if excessive noise or play is noted replace the fork.

CHCKS AND INSPECTIONS

• Visually check the stabilizer bar for cracks and distortion, if so, replace it.
• Check that the connection supports between the stabilizer bar and chassis are intact and do not show signs of distortion or rust, otherwise, change them.
• Check the flexible pads for traces of ageing, if so, replace them