Rear anti-roll bar (Universal) (Mondeo 1 and 2)

1. Support the front wheels, lift the rear of the car and place it on supports. Remove both rear wheels.

2. Unscrew the nuts securing the stabilizer connecting links to the rear lower arms. Remove the washers and bushings (see Fig. 20.2, a, b).



3. Using a hex key, unscrew the bolts securing the stabilizer support clamps from the rear suspension beam. Release the clamps and pull out the stabilizer (see Fig. 20.3).



4. Inspect the rubber bushings that contact the clamps and connecting links. Replace the bushings if necessary. Connecting links are supplied separately.

Installation

5. Install the stabilizer on the beam. Install the clamps and insert the bolts. Tighten them to the required torque.

6. Install the connecting links onto the rear lower arms with the bushings and washers. Tighten the nuts to the specified torque, holding the links still in the middle position.

7. Install the rear wheels and lower the vehicle to the ground.