145 - MiTo   1.4 16v TJet   FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR CHECKS   4410CA   


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 track control arms. Using a torque wrench calibrated to the recommended value, check that the fastenings securing the anti-roll bar to crossmember (1) are tightened to the torque given below.

 

 

Type of fastening

 

Component

 

Torque (daNm)

 

1

 

M8x2.5 bolt

 

Crossmember

 

2,5


Using a torque wrench calibrated to the recommended value, check that the fastenings securing the connecting rod to the bar (2a) and to the shock absorber (2b) are tightened to the torque given below.

 

 

Type of fastening

 

Component

 

Torque (daNm)

 

2a

 

M10x1.5 Nut

 

Anti-roll bar

 

4

 

2b

 

M10x1.5 Nut

 

Shock absorber

 

4