Ford Ecosport: Front Suspension / Removal and Installation - Front Stabilizer Bar Bushing

Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the 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 quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

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

   Remove the front stabilizer bar.
   Refer to: Front Stabilizer Bar (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).
   

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

   On both sides.
   Remove the stabilizer bar bushing bracket and bushing.
   

Installation

1. NOTE: If replacing the stabilizer bar or the stabilizer bar bushings, note the position of the stabilizer bar bushing brackets. The bushing locator on the clamp offset must face inboard.

   NOTE: Make sure that the component is installed to the position noted before removal.

   NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

   NOTE: The bushing locator bump on both bushings must face the RH side of the vehicle.

   On both sides.
   Install the front stabilizer bar brackets and bushings.
   

1. Install the front stabilizer bar.
   Refer to: Front Stabilizer Bar (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).