Contents: Fastening the stabilizer to the lever ↳ Fastening the stabilizer to the… ↳ Front wheel hub nuts ↳
Installation of new metal-rubber bushings connecting the stabilizer to the front suspension arms
A – front support cup, B – front cup casing, C – rubber support pad, D – rear cup casing, E – rear support cup, F – front suspension arm
Fastening the stabilizer to the lever
Since November 1982 (manufacturing date code "SA"), artificial material casings have been used on metal support cups of metal-rubber rings connecting the stabilizer to the levers.
If knocking sounds occur in the front suspension while driving at low speed on a rough surface, you should do the following.
1. Raise the front of the car and secure it.
2. Unscrew the stabilizer mounting nut on the left side.
3. Remove the metal support cup and (if installed) the rubber gasket.
4. Pull the lower arm of the lever forward and remove the rear metal support cup.
5. Wipe the rear support cup (E) (see Fig. Installing new metal-rubber bushings connecting the stabilizer to the front suspension arms) and the rear part of the rear metal-rubber ring connecting the arm and stabilizer.
6. Install the cover (D) onto the rear support cup (E) and place it onto the stabilizer.
7. Thoroughly clean the front support cup (A) and the front part of the front metal-rubber ring.
8. Install the support rubber gasket (C).
9. Install the cover (B) onto the front support cup (A) and place it onto the stabilizer.
Attention! If the unit in question did not have a support rubber gasket, then during assembly such a gasket should be installed between the front metal support cup and the front metal-rubber ring.
10. Screw on the stabilizer mounting nut, but do not tighten it.
11. Perform similar actions on the right side of the car.
12. Lower the car.
13. Tighten the stabilizer mounting nuts on both sides of the suspension to a torque of 70–100 Nm.
Fastening the stabilizer to the supports
From April 1984 (manufacture date code "EG") to August 1984 (manufacture date code "EE"), new type bolts, nuts and supports are used when installing the stabilizer in the supports. In case of disassembly, it is necessary to adhere to the original installation kit.
Front wheel hub nuts
Between December 1982 and January 1983, all versions of the Ford Sierra were equipped with a new type of front hub nuts (with left-hand threads). In connection with this, all hub assemblies are designated with the letters "L" or "R", denoting respectively the left ("L") or right ("R") side of the car, i.e. the side on which they should be installed.
These changes were introduced:
- at the Genk plant: December 23, 1982;
- at the Dagenham plant: 19 January 1983;
- at the Cork plant: January 31, 1983.
Other information regarding the technical characteristics, adjustment and repair of the front suspension is given in subsection 9.1.