Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD TRANSIT MK-7 Box 2.2 TDCi, FORD TRANSIT MK-7 Box 2.2 TDCi RWD, FORD TRANSIT MK-7 Box 2.2 TDCi, FORD TRANSIT MK-7 Box 2.2 TDCi RWD, FORD TRANSIT MK-7 Box 2.2 TDCi, FORD TRANSIT MK-7 Box 2.2 TDCi, FORD TRANSIT MK-7 Box 2.4 TDCi RWD, FORD TRANSIT MK-7 Box 2.2 TDCi, FORD TRANSIT MK-7 Box 2.4 TDCi RWD, FORD TRANSIT MK-7 Box 2.3 16V RWD, FORD TRANSIT MK-7 Box 2.2 TDCi, FORD TRANSIT MK-7 Box 2.2 TDCi, FORD TRANSIT MK-7 Box 2.3 16V LPG RWD, FORD TRANSIT MK-7 Box 2.3 16V CNG RWD … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front anti-roll bar links and bushes on the FORD TRANSIT MK7 [AUTODOC TUTORIAL]

All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Bushes for TRANSIT MK-7 Box and other FORD models

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Replacement: anti roll bar bushes – Ford Transit Mk7 van. Tools you need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Ceramic grease
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      20 mm combination spanner
                    
                      10 mm socket
                    
                      17 mm socket
                    
                      19 mm socket
                    
                      H5 Allen key
                    
                      21 mm wheel impact socket
                    
                      Ratchet wrench or power tool for removal/installation of threaded fasteners
                    
                      Tommy bar
                    
                      Car lift or jack with jack stands, and wheel chocks

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Replacement: anti roll bar bushes – Ford Transit Mk7 van. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Replace the anti-roll bar links and bushes in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for the anti-roll bar links and bushes on both sides of the same axle.
Please note: all work on the car – Ford Transit Mk7 van – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out the replacement steps as follows:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel nuts on the front wheels. Use a 21 mm wheel impact socket. Use a tommy bar.
Step 3

Raise the vehicle.

Replacement: anti roll bar bushes – Ford Transit Mk7 van. AUTODOC recommends:
If you are using a jack, make sure the car is parked on a hard, flat surface.Make sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
Step 4

Unscrew the nuts on one of the wheels and remove it.

Caution!
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the nuts.
Step 5

Remove the other wheel in the same way.
Step 6

Clean the fasteners of one of the anti-roll bar links. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the fastener connecting the anti-roll bar link to the anti-roll bar. Use a 19 mm combination spanner. Use an H5 Allen key to secure the ball stud. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Unscrew the fastener connecting the anti-roll bar link to the suspension strut. Use a 19 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the anti-roll bar link.
Step 10

Follow the same steps to remove the other anti-roll bar link.
Step 11

Clean the bracket fasteners of one of the anti-roll bar bushes. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 12

Unscrew the fasteners of the anti-roll bar bush bracket. Use a 10 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 14

Remove the anti-roll bar bush bracket.
Step 15

Remove the anti-roll bar bush.
Step 16

Follow the same steps to remove the other anti-roll bar bush bracket and the bush.
Step 17

Clean the mounting seats of the anti-roll bar bushes. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 18

Install a new anti-roll bar bush on one side of the axle.
Step 19

Install the anti-roll bar bush bracket.
Step 20

Install and screw in the fastening bolts.
Step 21

Follow the same steps to install a new anti-roll bar bush and the bracket on the other side.
Step 22

Tighten the fasteners on both anti-roll bar bush brackets. Use a 10 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 25 N·m.
Step 23

Clean the mounting seats of the anti-roll bar link on one side of the axle. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 24

Install a new anti-roll bar link and its fasteners.
Step 25

Tighten the fastener connecting the anti-roll bar link to the anti-roll bar. Use a 20 mm combination spanner. Use a 17 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 55 N·m.
Step 26

Tighten the fastener connecting the anti-roll bar link to the suspension strut. Use a 20 mm combination spanner. Use a 17 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 55 N·m.
Step 27

Follow the same steps to install a new anti-roll bar link on the other side.
Step 28

Clean the mounting seat of one of the wheels. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 29

Treat the wheel hub surface that contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 30

Install the wheel.

Replacement: anti roll bar bushes – Ford Transit Mk7 van. Professionals recommend:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing on the fastening nuts.
Step 31

Screw on the wheel nuts. Use a 21 mm wheel impact socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 32

Reinstall the other wheel in the same way.

Step 33

Lower the car and tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross order. Use a 21 mm wheel impact socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 200 N·m.
Step 34

Remove the jack, jack stands, and wheel chocks.

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