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Alfa Romeo 159 Factory Service Manual (2005-2011)15 · Suspension and wheels
15 · Steering & suspension

Checks on rear stabilizer bar

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159 Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2011
Section
Rear suspension › Checks on rear stabilizer bar
Suspension and wheelsChecks on rear stabilizer bar

CHECKS ON REAR STABILIZER BAR

Check 4420CA

- Position the vehicle on a two column lift.

- Raise the vehicle and check that the anti-roll bar is correctly positioned (transversely) in relation to the centre line.

- Check that the paint is not worn at the contact points between the bar and the crossmember.

1. Using a torque wrench calibrated to the recommended value, check that the fastenings between the bar and the crossmember (1a) and between the bar and the connecting rod (1b) and between the connecting rod and the longitudinal rod (1c) are tightened to the torque indicated below.

Type of fasteningComponentTorque (daNm)
1aNut M8X1.25Crossmember2,5
1bNut M12X1.75Shock absorber8
1cNut M12X1.75Longitudinal bar8
CHECKS ON REAR STABILIZER BAR

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