How to replace Ford Fiesta rear axle bushes - with and without the tool
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- Ford Fiesta rear bushes are a common wear point. Often picked up on a MOT test failure but can be heard as a clunking or sometimes a squeaking noise from the rear of the car.
In this video i use the proper tool however i have added photos of a simple tool i made which does exactly the same job,
Much appreciated for this detailed video. Having hunted through all the rattles in my girlfriend's fiesta, this has been identified as the culprit!
Glad you found the video useful.
Brilliant Video Comprehensive man, well explained and well shot. It doesn't seem so daunting after watching this.
Thank you for this, I've ordered new OEM bushes and I'm going to attempt this asap. Got a horrid squeak from the passenger side rear !
Your welcome. Glad you found the video useful.
Excellent video well done ,it just shows how the right tool is the way to go 👍👍👍👍👍
Sir you are a star many thanks for taking the time to make a clear and precise video, this has armed me with all I need to do the job and what a lovely accent
Thank you for your comment, I really appreciate it! Glad you found the video useful.
As for the accent, that's my "telephone voice"!.... RUclips doesn't offer subtitles for Glaswegian so I have soften it a little! Haha.
@@themidnightmechanic9368 One question do I do the bolts up tight with wheels on and the car on the ground or do you do them up with the car on axle stands and the suspension hanging
@@brianhollins2989 make sure everything is nice and tight while it's still on axle stands.
Once you confident then you can refit the wheels, remove axle stands and give the wheels a final tighten when they are on the ground.
@@themidnightmechanic9368 Thanks once again
Excellent video Thanks mate. Got the bushes, shall be tackling it next week. 👍
Great video, well explained and demonstrated. Thank you very much pal!
Great job mate , thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks for the comment mate.
Hope you found it useful.
Great video ! Thanks 💥👍
Thank you for you comment.
Hope you found the video useful.
Great video mate, very helpful! Will deffo be following this now my bushing needs replacing! Roughly how long would you say it takes?
Really appreciate the comment Joe!
Take your time with it. Set aside maybe 3-4 hours and you should be done.
Hope the video give you the confidence to give it a go. If you need any advice just drop me a message.
Andy.
8 hours for mine wouldn't press in
Next time you do this job put the bolts in and nuts on then wheels lower wheels on to ramps then do up the bolts because the way you did it with the axle when you lower it your twist the bushes bad times lads and your on about take your time 😢
Hi @@roryadams7649 Could you explain what you mean please? Do you mean not tightening the bush bolts until the car is back at ride height? But still bolting the bush brackets back to the chassis before you lower it? TIA
Best mk7 video I’ve seen, I like your home made press do you do work on land rovers i recognise the socket size and bearings look like the ones in my garage👍🏼
Old video but can I ask please what to look for with a visual inspection?
In practice it's easier to drop both brackets that mount to the under floor as its difficult to
get the bolt through the axle bush and bracket on reassembly...why struggle trying to line things up when you don't need to ?
Interesting! Can't you use the bush pusher in reverse to push the old bush out, maybe with a socket or washer on the pushing end?
Great video👍, could you please tell me how much the bushings cost? Seen a few on eBay but seemed a little expensive
Thank you for your comment, really appreciated!
I bought the tool and bushes as a set from ebay. Think it was about 50 quid roughly.
The bushes themselves are only about a tenner each and available from any motor factor (euro car parts etc) if you have things laying around to make your own pressing tool.
Any advice, etc just drop me a message and I will help all I can.
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@@themidnightmechanic9368 cheers mate, will subscribe
Ray says More Pry Bar!
Oi , have a question. Mechanic done bushes last week. Rear left wheel is having massive toe in. Is it something he could be responsible for as I don't see any other reason for having massive toe in. Car feels like walking in high heels.. all the time , even on low speed it is wavy and wobbling a lot!
There is no adjustment in the rear wheels so I don't know how the wheel alignment could be out unless there is damage.
Replacing axle bushes would not cause one wheel to be out of alignment.
Upload pictures or a video if you can.
If the rear shock absorbers have failed it can make the back of your car bounce around.
Where did you get the proper tool from
I have a serious problem with my 2014 Fiesta rear wheel alignments. They cup every tire I put on them. Could this be the problem? Alignment shops can't seem to find the problem so they shim out the rear wheels.
Tyre cupping is usually caused when I wheel is able to "bounce". This is usually caused by a worn out shock absorber. Have these been checked/replaced? That's the first place I would look.
If these are good then you can check these bushes by raising the rear of the vehicle, putting a pry bar between the floor of the car and the axle bushes and check for excessive movement.
Alternatively, have an assistant open the tailgate and bounce on the rear of the vehicle while you check for any noise or side-to-side movement at the bush.
Other than that, there is not alot that can go wrong with these axles.
How much money is supplied and fix for that job Rab fae dunfermline fife
It would vary wildly depending on the garage you use, etc.
I think £150 would be about average though.
Hope this helps.
What bearing races did you use for the homemade toll mate
Great info , do you know if the Fiesta MK4/5 (2000 year) is the same process? Cheers 👍 ,
Not too sure to be honest!
If it has a similar axle then the process will be pretty much the same.
@@themidnightmechanic9368 that sounds like a Glasgow accent, might bring it to you to do 🙂😂
@@steviescott5379 you are more than welcome to pop in for a chat!... im in the east end.
@@themidnightmechanic9368 😂 I grew up in Tollcross a long time ago 👍
Must admit I would have put the bolt the other way as it wouldn't have effected the integrity!
It did cross my mind! Lol
But I'm a bit "OCD" when it comes to putting things back where I found them.
@@themidnightmechanic9368 Would you be able to take the bolt off if it was inserted in the opposite direction? Without using a hammer ?!? :) I believe that your OCD made you a favour. Unless is not your car and do not plan to change that ever again.
@@tsonkotsonkov5111 it would actually be easier if you put the bolt back in the other way when refitting... it would make it easier to remove too if you ever had to take it out again.
I presume that the factory fits the axle before everything else and that's why it's a bit awkward to work with.
did you drop the axle from both sides lowering the three bolt flanges?
Thank you for your comment.
Yes. Both sides need to be lowered at the same time otherwise its unlikely you will get the clearance needed to work on the bushes.... only the nearside one requires you to take the flange with it due to the fuel tank in the way. Offside you can just remove the centre bolt/nut.
You could drop the axle complete with both flanges if you wish!... probably make refitting the centre bolt a bit easier actually!
One trolley jack in the middle of the axle is perfect for controlling where you want it.
Hope this is helpful.
Is there a way to check these without stripping it all down?
Hi there. Thanks for you message.
The most common symptom is knocking or squeaking noises coming from the rear, particularly when reversing. You could jack up the rear of the vehicle and put a pry bar between the floor of the car and the axle (where the bush is) and see how much play there is in the bush. This is how an mot tester would check them.
If they are really bad (like the one in this video) you can have an assistant help you by opening one of the car doors, standing on the door sill and jumping/bouncing the car while you look underneath. It may be possible to see side to side movement at the bush.
Hope this is helpful.
@@themidnightmechanic9368 the first paragraph sound very similar to what going on. Many thanks
Do you think a few plate washers 75mm x M12 x 6mm thick would do the job? how much force is needed? cheers
mine were to tight started to deform so i flapped 30 thou off and they pressed in
my washers bent
would like to make my own tool have a M12 rod from my spring compressors i can use and i have a large enough socket just need to know what the bearing races was from
Hi there.
Unfortunately I have no idea what cars the races came from.... I operate a car repair garage and have a box full of them as they come in handy.
Sizes don't need to be exact, as long as you can find something that will do the job... might be worth visiting your local garage seeing what old bearings, etc they have in their scrap bin!
cheers mate will do... does it matter if it pushes on the rubber section or does the pressure have to be on the lip of bush where the plastic and rubber meet
@@stevelittle3802 you want to be on the rim of it if you can so you are pressing on the plastic outer rim if you know what I mean.
Pressing on the rubber might damage it.
@@themidnightmechanic9368 Do you think a few plate washers 75mm x M12 x 6mm thick would do the job? how much force is needed? cheers
@@stevelittle3802 a fair bit of force is required. 6mm thick washers should be plenty strong enough I reckon!
Make sure you clean out the axle area so it's nice and smooth and use plenty soap to help it slip in.
Can you send me the link for the tool please
Hi Philip. Thanks for the comment.
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I'm sure this is the one I bought
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/fits-FORD-FIESTA-MK7-2008-REAR-AXLE-TRAILING-ARM-BUSHES-INSERTION-TOOL-/254915079038?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286
Hope this is helpful.
Any links to the tool pls
Sure this was the kit I bought....
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254915079038
yeah...I'm paying someone 300 quid to do it for me. don't fancy it myself.
If you are not confident then you have done the right thing by getting someone else to do it.
Axle is a major component so I completely understand why people would be afraid to mess with it! Lol
my bushes were 30thou to big wouldn't push in even on the press. Flap disc 30 thou off and pressed in . not an easy job