Originally Posted by Fento
Alec,
Check the sway bar bearings - if the Zantia is similar to earlier models there will be two spherical greased plastic/alloy bearings that are SPRING TENSIONED to keep the correct preload and positioning of the sway bar.

If the tension has been reduced they will rattle - and all that is needed for a check or quick fix is to retension the springs to cure the problem.

To do the job properly, tho, it would be advisable to strip, clean, replace any parts that may be damaged, lubricate and set up as per the manual.

If the Zantia is different to earlier models forget all the above.

Best of luck,

Fento


Hi Fento

I think the Xantia is different - as far as I can see the sway bar is held in place by rubber bushes. These seem to be fairly long lived - it is the drop links that connect the sway bar to the front McPherson struts that give trouble - these have ball joints both ends which wear. In my case these drop links were replaced a couple of years ago and are still good. I'm happy to be corrected re. sway bearings however...