I thought I would do a quick how2 on this to show everyone really how easy it is to change these bushes and how worn mine were after 55,000 miles.
Parts replacing:
- 24mm (FN2) anti roll bar bushes (also known as sway bushes or stabiliser bar bushes)
Tools required:
- Jack
- Axle stands (pair)
- Ratchet/spanner 16mm socket (IIRC)
Method:
- Break nuts on front wheels
- Jack both front sides up and stick on axle stands
- Remove front wheels
- Starting on one side undo the 3 bolts and remove the metal holder
- Once the holder is removed you can slide the bush off the roll bar
- Slide the new bush in its place
Fitting everything back is just the reverse of removal. If you struggle to slide the bush off the roll bar you may need to undo one of the bolts on the drop links to loosen the roll bar a bit more.
Old vs. new bush.
The bushes look like they will never come out. However, they are very flexible and easily slide off and the new one slides on just as easy.
Parts replacing:
- 24mm (FN2) anti roll bar bushes (also known as sway bushes or stabiliser bar bushes)
Tools required:
- Jack
- Axle stands (pair)
- Ratchet/spanner 16mm socket (IIRC)
Method:
- Break nuts on front wheels
- Jack both front sides up and stick on axle stands
- Remove front wheels
- Starting on one side undo the 3 bolts and remove the metal holder
- Once the holder is removed you can slide the bush off the roll bar
- Slide the new bush in its place
Fitting everything back is just the reverse of removal. If you struggle to slide the bush off the roll bar you may need to undo one of the bolts on the drop links to loosen the roll bar a bit more.
Old vs. new bush.
The bushes look like they will never come out. However, they are very flexible and easily slide off and the new one slides on just as easy.