Ford Fiesta: Front Suspension / Front Stabilizer Bar Bushing. Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
   

1. Disconnect the exhaust isolator.
   

1. Remove and discard the front stabilizer bar bracket bolts and position aside the front stabilizer bar.
   Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

1. NOTE: Note the position of each component before removal.

   Remove the front stabilizer bar bushings.
   

Installation

1. 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.
   

1. 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.
   

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.