Replacing Axle Bushes - Ford Fiesta MK7

[@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 a hammer.

[@the-senior-tech]

Good idea. Will try it next time.

[@uemackay1592]

Great video and I love to see comments like this that gives other tips and advice. I have a question can I do the rear bushes 1 side at a time?leaving one side connected and the other side dropped, I ask because I don't have 4 jack stands only 2. Thanks in advance.

[@JoelCr184]

@@uemackay1592 You might be able to, however I’ve only ever done them on a Two Post Lift. I would just raise the back of the car as high as possible and do both sides at once. It’s easier and quicker. Put two Jack Stands at their highest position underneath the sills with a piece of cloth to protect the paint, remove both the rear wheels and then place the Jack beneath the centre of the Axle and jack it up so it’s supporting it. Unclip the ABS wiring from the Axle, remove the 13 mm nuts from the Handbrake cables, then loosen the pinch bolt for each Axle Bush Cage (18mm nut and 15mm bolt head.) Then remove all six 15mm Axle Bush Cage Bolts and then you can slowly lower the axle down so that there’s enough clearance from the body to carryout the work, but make sure you don’t put stress on the brake Flexi Pipes. Always keep the axle lifted enough so the Axle isn’t pulling on the pipes. Hope this helps.

[@robertwillis4061]

I did this last summer to my 2017 mk7.5. creaking and squeaking from the rear. I drilled out the rubber and the filed with a triangular file a groove to break the outer plastic. Used a flap wheel to polish up the inside and some KY jelly to lube it. ( Washing up liquid is salt based, so it starts to corrode the metal.) Bought the similar puller as shown. Was easy to install. Does anyone know are MK8s the same. Traded in the Mk7.5 as oil light started to take too long to go out.

[@uemackay1592]

​@@JoelCr184Thanks for the replies, I took all advice on board dropped the rear axle today, I used a bush press kit to remove and install new rear axle bushes, fitted new brake lines, calipers, discs, pads. Was a successful job allot of bolts where hard work getting out with my impact but I got them all eventually. Bent the rim on one bush trying to get it in without enough prep with the dremel, lesson learned. Jobs done and the 10 plate 140k miles is good for at least a while, owner was delighted.

[@dertyp5891]

Wow! Prosto i szybko! :) Swoją drogą jeszcze nigdy nie zauważyłem wytłuczonych łożysk tylnej osi w mk7 ;)

[@marcinstanuszek5481]

Well done, good explanation professionally done.

[@D_D-ms4qb]

What size diameter were the cone adapter things you used? As there’s so many kits on the internet want to make sure it has the right size. Thanks

[@the-senior-tech]

It is 75mm. Kind regards

[@davidwaters5348]

Take it you tightened bolts on ramp to simulate normal ride height ?

[@the-senior-tech]

Correct ;-)

[@andyrantshumanphilosopher7571]

Wish my ryobi impact would actually undo nuts that are torqued over 70nm

[@bastogne315]

Great camera wirk.

[@bastogne315]

I'm from Liverpool..we say wirhhk ❤

[@Kierhawk]

How long would this job typically take on a fiesta

[@the-senior-tech]

Around 2 hours

[@ArkMotors-p5k]

Hi, great video. What tool are you using? the thread looks heavy duty. Used a few and the threaded bar strips. Thanks.

[@the-senior-tech]

I used TR12x3mm trapezoidal rod and some random adapters.

[@Brisbane2024]

My Fiesta Mk7 is creaking at lower temperatures from the rear bushes. Is this a typical failure at these cars?

[@the-senior-tech]

Yes, that could mean the bushes are excessively worn.

[@Brisbane2024]

@@the-senior-tech Thank You

[@georgemorley1029]

We had that, they’re done now.

[@smkey9161]

what tool is that

[@the-senior-tech]

Hi. It's universal bushing tool.

[@JustxxxRaV]

It is tool which you can make yourself . Very good job, fast and easy