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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VAUXHALL Vivaro Van (X83) 2.0 ECOTEC, VAUXHALL Vivaro Van (X83) 1.9 DI, VAUXHALL Vivaro Van (X83) 1.9 DTI, VAUXHALL Vivaro Van (X83) 2.0 16V, VAUXHALL Vivaro Van (X83) 2.5 DTI, VAUXHALL Vivaro Van (X83) 2.5 CDTI, VAUXHALL Vivaro Van (X83) 2.0 CDTI, VAUXHALL Vivaro Van (X83) 2.0 CDTI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Anti-roll bar link

Replacement: anti roll bar links – VAUXHALL VIVARO Box (F7). Tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Ceramic grease
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      16 mm combination spanner
                    
                      13 mm socket
                    
                      H5 Allen key
                    
                      19 mm wheel impact socket
                    
                      Ratchet wrench or power tool for removal/installation of threaded fasteners
                    
                      Tommy bar
                    
                      Car lift or jack with jack stands, and wheel chocks

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Replacement: anti roll bar links – VAUXHALL VIVARO Box (F7). AUTODOC experts recommend:

Replace the anti-roll bar links and bushes in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for the anti-roll bar links and bushes on both sides of the same axle.
All the work should be carried out with the ignition switched off.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – VAUXHALL VIVARO Box (F7). Take the following steps:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the fasteners of the front wheels. Use a 19 mm wheel impact socket. Use a tommy bar.
Step 3

Raise the vehicle.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – VAUXHALL VIVARO Box (F7). Tip:
If you are using a jack, make sure the car is parked on a hard, flat surface.Make sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel fasteners.

Caution!
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the fasteners.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the fasteners of the anti-roll bar link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the fastener connecting the anti-roll bar link to the suspension strut. Use a 16 mm combination spanner. Use an H5 Allen key to secure the ball stud. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Unscrew the fastener connecting the anti-roll bar link to the anti-roll bar. Use a 16 mm combination spanner. Use an H5 Allen key to secure the ball stud. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the anti-roll bar link.
Step 10

Clean the mounting seats of the anti-roll bar link. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 11

Remove the other wheel.

Step 12

Follow the same steps to remove the other anti-roll bar link.
Step 13

Install a new anti-roll bar link and its fasteners. Use a 16 mm combination spanner. Use an H5 Allen key to secure the ball stud. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 14

Tighten the fastener connecting the anti-roll bar link to the anti-roll bar. Use a 16 mm combination spanner. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 44 N·m.
Step 15

Tighten the fastener connecting the anti-roll bar link to the suspension strut. Use a 16 mm combination spanner. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 44 N·m.
Step 16

Follow the same steps to install a new anti-roll bar link on the other side.
Step 17

Clean the wheel mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 18

Treat the brake disc surface that contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 19

Install the wheels.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – VAUXHALL VIVARO Box (F7). AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fasteners.
Step 20

Screw in the wheel fasteners. Use a 19 mm wheel impact socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 21

Lower the car and tighten the wheel fasteners in a criss-cross pattern. Use a 19 mm wheel impact socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 142 N·m.
Step 22

Remove the jack, jack stands, and wheel chocks.

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