MK7 Fiesta rear axle bush replacement 2008-2013

Step by step Guide on How to replace the rear axle bushes on a mk7 Ford Fiesta 2008-2013 model.
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[@diydaly]

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[@davidlowell5986]

Ok I did it, had a bit of trouble fitting those pvc bushes but managed. Changed rear brake drums with bearings too and fitted new sachs shock absorbers and springs all in one day forgot to buy dot4 fluid drove to shops without brakes opps 😅

[@diydaly]

Nice one! glad you got it all done 👌

[@bastogne315]

We'll done❤❤

[@technometricglk9252]

good job ,another way tu install is if you have torch heater up the trailling arm and the bushing freezer up in refrigerator for a few hours and works really easy

[@diydaly]

👍 👍 not tried that before

[@FreeThinkingTruther]

I did this on the rear beam of an escort years ago, drill centre out, then smashed my least favourite flat head screw driver down the side of the bush case to reduce its diameter and it pops out! poly bushes went in so easy, very worthwhile mod, makes the suspension geometry feel a lot more stable.

[@diydaly]

Never fitted poly bush kits but might look into that 👍

[@joemason9187]

Great instructional vid I'm doing job today thanks

[@diydaly]

Good luck!

[@MrShanbo99]

Just done mine today.. drilled the rubber..took ages. On the side where you take the 1 bolt out, it wouldn't go back in line so I eventually had to take that bracket off as well.

[@davidlowell5986]

Well done 👍 I'm going to do that tomorrow don't like those pvc bushes don't trust them old ones are still ok but still want to change them.

[@diydaly]

👍 hope all goes well

[@neillaw6249]

Just for info if anyones going to do these bushes..the reason for the notch and lining them up is that these bushes are not perfectley round

[@diydaly]

👍

[@DavidNewton-j1b]

Hi great vid, 150.000 on my rear bushes , grand Picasso same set up, Can worn bushes on rear cause tracking to be out, because rear wheels not in correct position, have fitted all new front spring shocks and arms 4 new tyres and tracked, did this because of wear on outside of all 4 of the old Tyres, after 8000 miles on new tyres they are wearing on all outside edges, which make me think weak rear bushes causing tracking set up issues , would be grateful for any ideas on this, owned this car since 56,000 miles so no bumps in the car

[@bastogne315]

That was A great tutorial...the best so far. We'll done❤❤❤❤❤

[@diydaly]

👍👍 thanks

[@jackbolton2651]

Excellent video buddy. very helpful, definitely going to save me plenty of time and money.

[@ohjjc9562]

Hi just been watching this very useful where is the best place to get the poly bushes from if its better to put them in and it's over a £100 for proper tool from euro car parts

[@diydaly]

ebay.us/cUo3aq id be quite happy fitting them mate

[@ohjjc9562]

Hi where are you based

[@JoelCr184]

The simplest and quickest way to remove them is to use a big drill bit and drill into the gap on the bottom of the bush. By doing that, it cuts a groove into the plastic casing and the bush will simply fall out with a few small taps with hammer.

[@jeremylister89]

I think bush bolt should be tightened with the car on its wheels. If the bush is tightened with the suspension fully extended, when you later compress the suspension by hitting a bump, the rubber in the bush may be over stressed due to excessive twisting and possibly give way. What does official ford workshop manual say?

[@mathewnewton3499]

Yeah, it says weight on wheels in order for the bush to spend most of its time in a non-stressed position. I say on wheels, it actually suggests sitting the trailing arms on axles stands as it allows easier access. A great video though.

[@jordanmanningi2799]

I'm planning on doing this job myself in a few days. Instead of buying the insertion tool, is there any disadvantages to using 2 G-clamps to slowly push them in? I'm assuming as long as they have a cover for both ends so its guided in equally, this would also work.

[@diydaly]

It will be tricky without the correct kit

[@danieljackson8595]

Did the g clamp work?

[@jordanmanningi2799]

@@danieljackson8595 I took the advice and got the cheaper tool from ebay. From how difficult it was still I don't think the g-clamps would have been enough. If your planning on doing this I would deffo advise the tool.

[@danieljackson8595]

@@jordanmanningi2799 ahh thankyou I will get a tool then if its to much force for g clamps. Out of interest what tool did you get? I thought I couldn't be the only one who thought of g clamps..

[@itsmatt517]

My car is in the garage for this now, I hope they get sent the correct size bush so it gets fixed tomorrow

[@diydaly]

👍

[@jussiketels151]

Hello! If you heat up the bushing from outside with a flame 🔥 you can easily press it out.. is the same shit with old Volvo’s with the bushing at the steering arms on the backaxle.. thanks for the video 🇬🇧🚘🇩🇪

[@diydaly]

Thanks for the comment 👍👌 yeah there's a few different methods , ive tried that before 👍

[@darrendarlington4187]

Good Video,,nice 1,,would my mk4 golf be the same. Torquing up centre bolt should be done when car on floor,,is that right.

[@diydaly]

very similar mate.. you could torque it on the floor or in the air tbf mate

[@terrymorgan6700]

Hi wear you get your press for bushes and wot type

[@uwhank9594]

How does it sound when its bad. Hard squack on speed bumps?

[@sparkplug964]

I hate doing bush work, and that is why I pay guys like these 2 who make it look easy.

[@diydaly]

I dont blame you! they can be a nightmare sometimes!ha , thanks for the comment 👍

[@sparkplug964]

​@@diydaly I did once when I first got a car, never again, same goes for bearings.

[@diydaly]

@@sparkplug964 haha 👍

[@popeye9048]

Use a holesaw instead of a standard drill bit to remove the centre part of the bush, then hacksaw the outer sleeve 👌

[@diydaly]

👍👍

[@castelnedd]

Absolutely

[@nicholasway7052]

Can see that the dia needed to push the bush in needs to be the outer edge, but what's the outside and inside the tube you pull up to?

[@diydaly]

Nothing inside it’s just a void so the bush can pull right through without anything in the way as the centre pin is wider than the hole

[@DarrenSetter-p1s]

Can i ask why the bushes need to be lined up like that. Isit for alignment or longer life span or something? Thanks

[@diydaly]

It’s for alignment of the bush just for the was it’s designed to work

[@scotttilston142]

My Ford Fiesta has just failed its MOT for this how much does a job like this cost?

[@diydaly]

will vary on the labour rate but id say a good average cost would be around £200

[@scotttilston142]

Cost me £400

[@diydaly]

@ 😬

[@toeknee6588]

Love the mk7, axle bushes and lower ball joints.££££ : )

[@diydaly]

lol yeah ball joint fairly common too!

[@russellscott1151]

Awsome many thanks. Im going to do my own and looks pretty easy.

[@diydaly]

👍

[@coseyhauraki6909]

Great tutorial

[@diydaly]

thanks

[@neiljpearson1]

Good video well done

[@diydaly]

Thanks 👍

[@lukaszM46]

what was the symptom of these worn bushes? i have a bad creak coming from the back and i think its these bushings

[@diydaly]

creaking can be a symptom of the axle bushes worn, if there really bad they knock under braking / accelerating

[@lukaszM46]

@@diydaly thank you

[@diydaly]

@@lukaszM46 👍

[@johnkillick6061]

Well detailed video 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿thanks

[@diydaly]

👌👍 thanks mate

[@psixyio]

how much usually it costs to replace them at the garage?

[@diydaly]

id say anywhere from £200 to £300 on average depending on the garage labour rate etc

[@psixyio]

@@diydaly Just been to garage, they quoted me for 300£, parts 60, mot 40 and 200 for work. car now feels much smoother over speedbumps

[@diydaly]

@@psixyio yeah that's a fair price 👍

[@BushcraftEurope]

Mechanic changed mine in mk4 Fiesta and week after my left rear wheel has massive toe in, and it wobbles a LOT even low speed and not ferling safe at all. Do ypu know what he could mess up? I can see axle is not probably aligned well , looks lower on the left side where wheel is. Just so so strange! And I have Rally Croatia to attend in 10 days , need my car working

[@diydaly]

Got knows what's he done but sounds like something is seriously wrong!

[@BushcraftEurope]

@@diydaly is there a way I can fix toe in with twisting some bolts?

[@diydaly]

@@BushcraftEurope not really it’s a solid beam axle , the toe isn’t adjustable , so eather something loose or bent

[@BushcraftEurope]

@@diydaly mechanic at Monday again.. but at least will be done

[@diydaly]

@@BushcraftEurope 👍

[@llnabawi]

What tightening torques did you use to tighten the 3 screws on the holder?🙏🌱

[@diydaly]

I didnt torque them tbf mate, they need a reasonable nip

[@ssasinad]

@@diydaly been looking fior this answer for days same with the axle bush nut

[@MrSamuelgp16]

Thanks very helpful

[@diydaly]

Glad it helped 👍

[@madeinpakistanatoz2588]

Can i ask how much would you charge for this type of job on average?

[@diydaly]

I’d say you should expect to pay around £160 - £240 area depending on location / garage etc

[@TheGazza636]

Great well explained video thank you

[@diydaly]

Glad it was helpful! thanks 👍

[@scotspie501douglas7]

OMG no safety goggles also brings back memories of old ford sierra bushes

[@diydaly]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@olivierciani3678]

Merci beaucoup

[@JoseLopez-kr8ly]

Excelente video gracias por vompartir

[@diydaly]

👍👍🙌thanks , glad to help

[@jamesreynolds5561]

No tool needed use powerflex bushes push right in by hand . Better stronger last a lot longer

[@diydaly]

👍

[@imac-hunt]

My car has original ones removed as they have play in them... powerflex are £60 wheres after market ones £20 Cars 100,000 and 14 year old powerflex is overkill for this cars gonna be a lamppost by time these after market parts fail.

[@richardspeed7135]

Nice one gents

[@diydaly]

thanks for the comment 👍👍

[@sayahdjahid8410]

Super et merci for you video..

[@diydaly]

👍👍 thanks , glad to help

[@kevinturner7031]

I thought you should tighten the bush bolts with the full weight of the car on the suspension.

[@georgehaynes394]

Excellent video, thanks alot.

[@diydaly]

Thanks George , glad to help 👍

[@stevioAda]

they do not press in 30 thou to big. flapped it off . It still needed pressed hard nightmare. poly bushes are a push fit

[@diydaly]

thanks for the info

[@Charlie-p5z]

I use air chisel does it in minutes

[@lurch1005]

Local garage wanted £160 to do these bought them £40 set took about hour half to do went back for mot says I put them in wrong same as the way u did it and the old 1s was put in the same way think he didn't like it I said ill doit myself

[@diydaly]

Haha sounds like he wasn't too chuffed with you doing it yourself !🤣

[@bastogne315]

Did it pass MoT?

[@beerbed7551]

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[@wallinton1]

Is a lot of work though,it takes 30mins to watch,that means it will take 2hrs with the right tools and equipment to do the job.😅😢

[@diydaly]

Yeah easily do it in 1-2 hours with the right tools

[@HypeRapEnjoyer]

I attempted this job only to find that the bush driver I got off Amazon had too big of a threaded rod. Put the entire thing back together 🙄

[@diydaly]

😖 that must be for earlier bush maybe

[@HypeRapEnjoyer]

@@diydaly it was a generic bushing driver with an M34 rod if I remember. Way too big obviously. I did drill out one bushing before giving up and it hasn't made a difference 😮

[@nickayivor8432]

👍

[@diydaly]

Thanks

[@dmhaka7145]

Use an air chisel

[@adamap2796]

Very flaky and dry, could do with a good dose of body wax or protective anti rust treatment under there. Do you mention to the owner it’s getting a bit rusty ?

[@diydaly]

Yeah she's pretty scabby Adam! pretty standard for a 12 year old ford with 100,000 miles on the clock haha, yeah I do always mention it though 👍

[@emilioperales]

@@diydaly The rusty is not that bad, I have my Toyota 2006 (16 years now) + 100,000 miles. There is some rust on the axle. I try to wash the bottom of the car after the winter and paint that area but I think there is not much I can do because the treatment doesn't last too long. I think I will do the rear bushings this summer. Thank you for the video

[@diydaly]

@@emilioperales Thanks 👍👍