FORD FIESTA MARK 4 ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHINGS CLAMPS DO I NEED TO DROP THE SUBFRAME & USE SPECIALIST TOOLS?

Question

My ford fiest anti roll bar bushing clamps have snaped. The haynes manual says I need to drop the subframe, disconnect gearbox linkage and steering etc. A major job just to replace 2 clamps over a bit of rubber. On top of this it states I need to use specialist tools to then put back together.

My question- is there a short cut to avoid dropping the subframe and all that goes with it and do I really need the specialist tool to realign the subframe?

Answer 1

yes

Answer 2

Dropping the sub frame is probably a procedure for replacing the sway/anti-roll bar. If you can get a socket or wrench on the bolts that hold the clamps, simply unbolt them and replace the clamps.