General Multipla roll bar
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General Multipla roll bar
I have similar problem. Have replaced every thing else; wishbones, drop rods, still clunking. When underneath with both sides jacked up (looking for TDC sensor next to starter) felt slackness in roll bar. not sure what work in way is like. How much for a new roll bar? (I take it bushes cannot be replaced separately).
I managed to get mine out (on my second Multipla) in about a minute once all the bolts were removed.
Although it took me nearer 10 minutes on my first one!
The main thing to do is get the front of the car up high enough to get the anti-roll-bar out underneath the driver's side suspension arm. Take it out from the driver's side. It's a lot easier
Disconnect the drop-links from each end of the anti-roll-bar.
Undo and remove the 4 bolts (13mm heads) which hold the roll bar rubber clamps in position (they are hidden in the holes on the bottom of the subframe). If they go stiff, wind them back in and get some WD40 on the bolts and ease them back and forth to get them out. Once out, give 'em a good scrub with an wire brush.
Now the fun bit!
Manoevre the roll bar to the driver's side and turn the roll bar rubber/clamp backwards 1/4 turn to clear the bodywork/subframe. Pull the bar towards you and lower the driver's side under the suspension arm. You may or may not need to turn the other roll bar rubber/clamp to get it out. Just keep an eye on the left hand side of the roll bar to enable it to go past the coil in the power steering pipe.
Refitting is reversal of removal.
Although it took me nearer 10 minutes on my first one!
The main thing to do is get the front of the car up high enough to get the anti-roll-bar out underneath the driver's side suspension arm. Take it out from the driver's side. It's a lot easier
Disconnect the drop-links from each end of the anti-roll-bar.
Undo and remove the 4 bolts (13mm heads) which hold the roll bar rubber clamps in position (they are hidden in the holes on the bottom of the subframe). If they go stiff, wind them back in and get some WD40 on the bolts and ease them back and forth to get them out. Once out, give 'em a good scrub with an wire brush.
Now the fun bit!
Manoevre the roll bar to the driver's side and turn the roll bar rubber/clamp backwards 1/4 turn to clear the bodywork/subframe. Pull the bar towards you and lower the driver's side under the suspension arm. You may or may not need to turn the other roll bar rubber/clamp to get it out. Just keep an eye on the left hand side of the roll bar to enable it to go past the coil in the power steering pipe.
Refitting is reversal of removal.
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Thanks for the tip, its a job (along with the clutch) thats high on the 'to do' list
George
George
One extra tip: when refitting mine I found the 4 bolts would not reach their retaining points. Fixed it simply by putting a block of wood under the end of the arm and jacking it up. Do be careful though that the retaining pin is in place first or you'll drive the bush too high.
Also be careful when doing up the four bolts as retainers are aluminium so easy to strip threads if you overtighten.
Good luck
Also be careful when doing up the four bolts as retainers are aluminium so easy to strip threads if you overtighten.
Good luck
