Replace a Spare part Anti roll bar – a defective one or if the limit of use has been already reached. Find out useful information about Anti roll bar
Faults of stabiliser bar
wear of links;
wear of bushes;
deformation of the stabiliser central part fastening;
cracks on the part;
bending of the stabiliser bar;
deformation of the joints connecting the suspension and links;
links corrosion.
Symptoms of stabiliser failure
vehicle instability on the road (particularly during sharp cornering and braking);
knocking and the grating of the suspension;
body roll;
vehicle side pull.
Causes of stabiliser faults
sporty driving style;
poor quality of the road surface;
strikes or obstacle encounters;
mechanical damage;
ignoring operation terms, recommendations and requirements.
Diagnostics
There are two methods of vehicle stabilisers diagnosis:
Turn the steering wheel to the left or right to a stop, and then shake the stabiliser link. If you find even a small backlash, you need to replace it, as the gap increases by times during driving.
Put the car on a service pit. Disconnect the stabiliser link (but do not remove completely) and begin to turn this element in different directions. If the link is easily rotated, then the item is worn. To test the second link start rocking the car upright. A worn link will make sounds.
Replacing stabiliser
The replacement of the stabiliser is simple enough to carry out. You will need:
remove the wheel, using a jack;
put a support under the wheel arm and slightly lower the car to reduce the load on the suspension;
unscrew the nuts of the stabiliser;
remove the stabiliser, requiring replacement, and install a new one;
tighten the nuts;
do the actions above in reverse order.
Anti roll bar replacement - instructions, descriptions and repair
