Ford Fiesta: Front Suspension / Front Stabilizer Bar Bushing. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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Disconnect the exhaust isolator.
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Remove and discard the front stabilizer bar bracket bolts and position aside the front stabilizer bar.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
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NOTE:
Note the position of each component before removal.
Remove the front stabilizer bar bushings.
Installation
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NOTICE:
Stabilizer bar rubber bushes are grease-sensitive. Make sure bushes are always installed in dry condition.
NOTE:
Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
NOTE:
Make sure that these components are installed to the noted removal position.
Replace the front stabilizer bar bushings.
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NOTE:
Make sure that the clamp is installed to the same orientation as when removed.
On both sides.
Install the new front stabilizer bar bracket and bolts.
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
General
A newly developed McPherson front suspension with L-shaped lower arms is used.
The lower arm bushes have been enlarged compared with the previous model...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component to the left-hand side...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
RH side shown, LH side similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
To avoid damage to the trim panels, remove any retaining
clips from the body and attach them to the trim panels before
installing...
Programming
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal
injury.
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation)...