VELOSTER(FS) >2013 > G 1.6 T-GDI > Suspension System > Front Suspension System > Front Stabilizer Bar>Repair procedures  
Replacement
1.
Remove the front wheel & tire.

Tightening torque :
88.3 ~ 107.9N.m(9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)

Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire.
2.
Disconnect the stabilizer link with the front strut assembly after loosening the nut.

Tightening torque :
98.1 ~ 117.7N.m(10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)

3.
Loosen the nut and then remove the tie-rod end (A) with the front axle.

Tightening torque :
23.5 ~ 33.3N.m(2.4 ~ 3.4kgf.m, 19.4 ~ 24.6lb-ft)

4.
Loosen the nut and then remove the lower arm (A).

Tightening torque :
78.5 ~ 88.3N.m(8.0 ~ 9.0kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 65.1lb-ft)

5.
Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.

Tightening torque :
32.4 ~ 37.3 N.m(3.3 ~ 3.8 kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5 lb-ft)

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Lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.
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Must be replaced with new bolts when assembling. (SEAL-LOCK has been processed)
6.
Remove the rubber hanger (A).

7.
Loosen the roll rod (A) mounting bolts and nuts.

8.
Loosen the bolts & nuts and then remove the front sub frame (A).

Tightening torque :
Sub frame mounting bolt & nut
156.9 ~ 176.5N.m(16.0 ~ 18.0kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2lb-ft)
Sub frame stay mounting bolt
44.1 ~ 53.9N.m(4.5 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8lb-ft)

9.
Remove the protecter (A).
[LHD]

[RHD]

10.
Remove the stabilizer (A) from the front sub frame by loosening the mounting bolts & nuts.

Tightening torque :
44.1 ~ 53.9N.m(4.5 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8lb-ft)

11.
Disconnect the stabilizer link (A) with the stabilizer bar by loosening the nut.

Tightening torque :
98.1 ~ 117.7N.m(10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)

12.
Remove the bushing (A) and the clamp (B) from the stabilizer bar.

13.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
14.
Check the wheel alignment.
(Refer to SS group - "Tires/Wheels")
Inspection
1.
Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
2.
Check the front stabilizer bar for deformation.
3.
Check the front stabilizer link ball joint for damage.