Bushings

[vimo19]

Can anyone tell me how to change the front Stabilizer Bar Bushings on a 2004 Mazda 3 ?

 

[cali_axela]

1. remove the two brackets from front stabilizer bar
2. replace existing bushings with new bushings
3. reinstall brackets

 

[vimo19]

Thank you, I bought the bushings from the dealer ($7.89 each) but they want $280 for labor.

 

[cali_axela]

$280!? I admit the front swaybar is a little more difficult to work with that the rear, but that's obscene.

 

[vimo19]

I know, I checked with another dealer and they want $190.

 

[cali_axela]

That's a little more reasonable, but still kinda ridiculous... I'm pretty sure you can do it without removing the bar, so it shouldn't take more than 1 hour tops.