A general question first when replacing parts of the stabilizer:
1. Is it enough to water and remove one wheel when replacing stabilizer links? I mean in which position the stabilizer is the least tight so that the connector can be replaced and that nothing hits my hand or eye?
2. I have key connectors and an Allen socket to lock, is WD40 and a decent BIT enough to be unscrewed? Is it allowed to unscrew the Allen key with a ratchet without locking the Allen key or will something fall apart with such a method?
3. When installing a new connector, lubricate the rubber terminals with the towot and the screw thread with copper grease. Is this not required?
4. The screws must be tightened with some special torque in Nm or is it enough to feel?
Is the replacement of the stabilizer link for Toyota FEBI (60-80 PLN / pcs) good quality?
I am still thinking about rubber cushions holding the whole stabilizer, I do not know what they are in condition but only some cheap YAMATO rubber bands available for a dozen or so zlotys - are they worth anything at all?
Added after 9 [hours] 5 [minutes]:
18 thousand km and 16 months have passed and one of the FEBI connectors mentioned has started to make noise. A few days later, another FEBI connector started tapping.
Both complained and the complaint was considered - i.e. it IS NOT NORMAL for the connector to wear out so quickly.
I bought a Lemforder made in taiwan, photos of damaged Febi I will post later, even though Germany is this szebi this Febi.
1. Is it enough to water and remove one wheel when replacing stabilizer links? I mean in which position the stabilizer is the least tight so that the connector can be replaced and that nothing hits my hand or eye?
2. I have key connectors and an Allen socket to lock, is WD40 and a decent BIT enough to be unscrewed? Is it allowed to unscrew the Allen key with a ratchet without locking the Allen key or will something fall apart with such a method?
3. When installing a new connector, lubricate the rubber terminals with the towot and the screw thread with copper grease. Is this not required?
4. The screws must be tightened with some special torque in Nm or is it enough to feel?
Is the replacement of the stabilizer link for Toyota FEBI (60-80 PLN / pcs) good quality?
I am still thinking about rubber cushions holding the whole stabilizer, I do not know what they are in condition but only some cheap YAMATO rubber bands available for a dozen or so zlotys - are they worth anything at all?
Added after 9 [hours] 5 [minutes]:
18 thousand km and 16 months have passed and one of the FEBI connectors mentioned has started to make noise. A few days later, another FEBI connector started tapping.
Both complained and the complaint was considered - i.e. it IS NOT NORMAL for the connector to wear out so quickly.
I bought a Lemforder made in taiwan, photos of damaged Febi I will post later, even though Germany is this szebi this Febi.
