How is the stabilizer pillar exchanged?

The stabilizer bar is an integral part of the suspension of each car. And if, while driving on an uneven road, your iron friend began to make strange sounds in the area of the front wheel arches, this indicates that this spare part has become unusable. If you do not make a timely installation of a new part, probably in a week you will also need replacement of the stabilizer bushings. But it is possible that this part will fail with the rack. Therefore, do not ignore such signs of malfunction.

Instruments

In order to make a quality replacement in garage conditions, we will need a whole set of tools. Before work, you should prepare a jack, a screwdriver, a set of wrenches, grease and a special WD-40 aerosol to remove rust.

Preparing the car

To begin with, we should install the machine on a flat asphalt surface (if possible, it is best to call the inspection pit). Then muffle the engine and put the car on gear. For safety, engage the parking brake. And one more thing - if you are replacing the stabilizer legs in front, be sure to fix the rear wheels with anti-lock stops, and in the front part, install the safety levers. The same is done with the rear pillars, only in the reverse order.

Step-by-step replacement process

First we need to unscrew the wheel, otherwise we will never get to the counter. We remove bolts with the help of a balonnik and set the part aside. If rust is found on the nuts, treat the surface with WD-40 aerosol. This drug will eliminate corrosion, thus making it easier for us to work. Then unscrew one nut securing the rack on each side of the car. We dismantle 2 bolts of brackets on which the rod and rod of the stabilizer of cross-section stability keeps . We remove the bar with the posts from the fastenings.

Next, we need to take another instrument. In order to replace the struts of the stabilizer successfully, when removing the fixing nuts, you can use a wooden hammer to remove the part from the stabilizer. If this is not the case, its function can be replaced by a metal analog, but it's very easy and accurate to beat them by the details. Next, remove the rack and check it for deformation. When the spare part is curved only slightly, it is permissible to align it and install it in place without buying a new one. If you can not restore the previous integrity of the part, it is better to replace it. It is desirable to change the stabilizer pads. The same applies to worn out bushes.

Replacement of stabilizer legs: last stage

And now we fix everything in place. Nuts of the brackets should be wrapped until the gap in the cushions is completely removed. The bar together with the new rack (or restored old one) is set to the same place. And in order for the bolts to not self-loosen during the ride, lubricate them with thick grease. Install the wheels and remove the chocks. Everything, at this stage, the replacement of stabilizer racks is completed.