Guide: How to change fabia front ARB

[Richard Black]

Hell's teeth that's a long job - very well described though. But when I think how much work it was doing an ARB on old British RWD cars - 20 minutes including a cup of tea in the middle of the job....

[St3f!]

hi does anyone have the part number for the Fabia ARB bushes?

[rum4mo]

Different models use different bushes - also it depends if the updated ARB is fitted. Quote your VIN to a dealer and you should be given the correct bush - unless it is early enough to have the older ARB fitted at the factory, and now has the updated one. Check the ARB end stops with a magnet to see if they are metal - if so then the ARB is the updated one.

[fab51]

smashing pics tom - if the bar has been redesigned like shown should be spot on -

[Sharps]

Great guide! Is it necessary to do all this to just change the bushings or is there a simpler solution? I am intimidated by trying this as it is my daily car and can't afford to do it wrong! 

[fuey]

I've tried the loosen the nuts on the bolts that secure the bush clamps to the subframe, but they're square (Fabia mk1 vrs 04 plate).

A 17 mm, or 18mm socket sort of fits on it if that's any indication of it's size.

 

How has everyone removed these square nuts?

 

I'm not replacing the ARB, just want to replace the bushes.

 

I've read that it should only take 20 minutes per side.

 

I'd agree if I could loosen the nuts.

 

Help is much appreciated !!!!

[Tech1e]

You don't remove those nuts they are welded to the bracket. You undo the 13mm bolt from the other side.