Anti-roll bar (Renault Espace III)

Removal

• Place the vehicle on a 4-post lift.
• Remove three bolts (1, Fig. 10.24) fastenings of the sub-engine frame reinforcement, loosen the bolt (2) and turn the reinforcement.

Fig. 10.24. Location of bolts (1 and 2) for fastening the sub-engine frame reinforcement

• Remove the bolts securing the stabilizer bar supports to the engine subframe.
• Loosen the nuts securing the ball joint pins of the rods, locking them from turning with a key.
• On vehicles with F engines, remove the shift linkage spring.
• On vehicles with Z engines, remove the exhaust downpipe.
• Remove the anti-roll bar.

Installation

• Install the stabilizer bar support and reinforcement mounting parts on the subframe.
• To install the stabilizer bar support mounting bolt, turn the steering gear.
• Screw the nuts onto the ball joint pins of the stabilizer rods.
• Tighten nuts and bolts to the specified torques.