To fit
- Lift the anti-roll bar into place between the subframe and the body.
- Fit the bushes and caps on the subframe.
Fit the anti-roll bar to the subframe.
Tightening torque bolt 8-8 (flange diameter 15.2 mm): 18 Nm (13 lbf ft) and useTHREAD LOCKING ADHESIVE
Tightening torque bolt 10-9 (flange diameter 16.7 mm): 31 nm (23 lbf ft)
- Fit the anti-roll bar link to the steering swivel member on both sides.
Tightening torque 53 Nm (39 lbf ft)
- Fit the spring supports on the springs. Place the springs on the lower suspension arms.
- Raise the subframe with a pillar jack, pushing it forward slightly.NOTE: Make sure the dampers are positioned in front of the anti-roll bar.
- Fit the subframe to the body.
Tightening torque 75 Nm +135° (55 lbf ft +135°)
- Remove the jack.
- Connect the wiring harness, plug in the connector and close the protective case.
- Lift the steering swivel members and fit the dampers on both sides.
Tightening torque 150 Nm (110 lbf ft)
- Remove the inner brake pad.
Screw in the brake piston with 89 96 969 RESETTING TOOL and 89 96 977 ADAPTER .
- Fit the brake pads.NOTE: On older models of brake pads: Make sure the springs on the inner pad are positioned in the groove of the piston.
- Fit the hydraulic body.
Tightening torque 28 Nm (21 lbf ft)
Fit the protective covers.
Fit the retaining spring to the hydraulic body.
- Repeat steps 10-12 for the other side.
- Clean the joints on the exhaust pipe. Fit the pipe with jointing clamps. See also FRONT SILENCER
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Tightening torque 40 Nm (30 lbf ft)
- Cars with TPMS: Fit the wiring harness and plug in the connector for the signal detectors. Fit the wing liners.
- Fit the rear wheels.
- Lower the car to the floor.
- Depress the brake pedal several times to press out the self adjustment of the brake pistons and the parking brake.