Stabilizer Link: Service and Repair

Ball Joint Link - Anti-Roll Bar
Remove
1. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

2. Remove road wheel.





3. Remove nut securing anti-roll bar link to damper.

CAUTION: Use a spanner and an Allen key to prevent ball joint rotating when undoing link.

4. Discard nut.
5. Use an open-ended spanner on the flats provided to prevent ball stud from turning. Remove nut securing anti-roll bar link to anti-roll bar.
6. Discard nut.
7. Noting the fitted position, remove anti-roll bar link.

Refit
1. Clean anti-roll bar link tapers and mating faces.
2. Position anti-roll bar link to anti-roll bar, fit new nut and tighten to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
3. Align anti-roll bar link to damper, fit new nut and tighten to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
4. Ensure correct orientation of anti-roll bar links.
5. Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.).
6. Remove stand and lower vehicle.