Replacing the anti-roll bar (Renault Symbol 2)

Tightening torques:

• Central bearing bolt - 30 Nm
• Stabilizer arm nut - 15 Nm

Removal

1. Place the vehicle on a lift.

2. Unscrew the two lower bolts securing the exhaust system's inlet pipe.

3. Remove the two subframe reinforcements.



4. Unscrew the stabilizer arm nut (at the suspension arm) holding the bolt from turning. Remove the bolt.



This is what the stabilizer bar attachment parts to the front suspension arm look like:







5. While holding it from turning, unscrew the bolt of the central bearing (cushion) of the stabilizer.



Remove the mounting bracket.



6. And having released the stabilizer cushion, remove the stabilizer.

Examination

Check the condition of the bearing and bushings of the stabilizer arms, replace if necessary.





Cracked or worn cushions and silent blocks are replaced. After replacing the cushion, install the stabilizer bar mounting bracket, then proceed to replacing the second rubber cushion.

Installation:

• place rubber bushings on the stabilizer bar and install it in place without completely tightening the clamp mounting bolts;
• secure the ends of the stabilizer to the suspension arms, installing rubber bushings according to the marks and without completely tightening the bolts and nuts;
• install the exhaust pipe;
• install subframe reinforcements;
• lower the vehicle onto its wheels and tighten the stabilizer mounting bolts to the specified torque, starting with the clamp mounting bolts.