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:
Item
Description
1
HVAC module
2
Footwell air discharge temperature sensor
3
In-vehicle temperature sensor
4
Center register air discharge temperature sensor
5
Sunload sensor
Item
Description
1
Evaporator
2
Heater core
3
Blower motor
Item
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Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
211-001
(TOOL-3290-D)
Remover, Tie-Rod End
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if
replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser ..