Replacement: anti roll bar bushes – SKODA FABIA Praktik. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Both stabilizer bushes should be replaced simultaneously.
The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left stabilizer bushes.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: anti roll bar bushes – SKODA FABIA Praktik. Use the following procedure:
Step 1
Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3
Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5
Remove the wheel.
Step 6
Clean the fasteners of the stabilizer bush brackets. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7
Unscrew the fasteners of the stabilizer bush brackets. Use a combination spanner #13.
Step 8
Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 9
Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces).
Step 10
Lower the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: anti roll bar bushes – SKODA FABIA Praktik. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 11
Remove the stabilizer bush brackets. Use a crowbar.
Step 12
Remove the stabilizer bushes.
Step 13
Install the new stabilizer bushes.
Step 14
Install the stabilizer bush brackets.
Step 15
Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 16
Install the fastening bolts (2 pieces). Use a crowbar.
Step 17
Screw the fasteners of the stabilizer bush brackets. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 20 Nm torque.+90°
Replacement: anti roll bar bushes – SKODA FABIA Praktik. AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 18
Remove the support from under the arm.
AUTODOC recommends:
SKODA FABIA Praktik – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
Step 19
Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 20
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 21
Install the wheel.
Replacement: anti roll bar bushes – SKODA FABIA Praktik. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 22
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 23
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 24
Remove the jacks and chocks.
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