- Raise the front of the car, install safety supports under the body and remove both wheels;
- remove the exhaust pipe of the muffler;
Pic. 5.5. Removing the subframe reinforcement
- From the bottom of the car, remove the front suspension subframe reinforcements (pic. 5.5) from each side;
- unscrew the stabilizer mount to both suspension arms, marking the position of the rubber bushings;
- unscrew the bolts of the clamps securing the stabilizer bar to the subframe;
- remove the stabilizer from under the car;
- inspect stabilizer parts, paying special attention to rubber bushings, and replace damaged parts.
Installation order:
- put rubber bushings on the stabilizer bar and install it in place, without finally tightening the clamp fastening bolts;
- fasten the ends of the stabilizer to the suspension arms by setting the rubber bushings according to the marks and not completely tightening the bolts and nuts;
- install the exhaust pipe of the muffler;
- install subframe reinforcements;
- Lower the car onto the wheels and tighten the stabilizer to the specified torque, starting with the clamp bolts.