Dorman 540-718 Suspension Stabilizer Bar Bushing Kit - Front

Dorman 540-718 Front Stabilizer Bar Bushings

Dorman 540-718 is a front suspension stabilizer bar bushing kit for specific Saturn Ion applications with RPO code FE1 soft ride suspension. Built as a standard replacement, it is engineered and tested to match the original equipment function on the vehicle.

For Saturn Ion front suspension service, this Dorman 540-718 bushing kit helps restore the stabilizer bar’s mounting support and reduce unwanted movement at the bar-to-bracket interface.

Key Features

• Rubber construction for suspension isolation and bar support
• Standard replacement grade for OE-style service
• Inside diameter: 0.78 in.
• Outside diameter: 1.72 in.
• Assembled length: 1.94 in.
• Bracket included: No
• Grease fitting included: No
• Fits front stabilizer bar applications on Saturn Ion with FE1 soft ride suspension

Detailed Description

This suspension stabilizer bar bushing kit is designed for the front position on 2003-2007 Saturn Ion models equipped with RPO code FE1 (Soft Ride Suspension). The rubber material helps support the stabilizer bar while isolating road vibration and maintaining proper bar location in the suspension system. Dorman 540-718 is a direct-fit replacement choice for service work where the original bushings have worn, hardened, or lost shape. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K200046 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Clunking or rattling from the front stabilizer bar area
• Excessive play caused by worn sway bar bushings
• Noise from hardened or cracked rubber suspension bushings
• Reduced stabilizer bar support at the front suspension mount
• Uneven bar movement that can affect front-end feel

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle has FE1 soft ride suspension before ordering. Inspect the stabilizer bar and mounting surfaces for wear, corrosion, or damage before installing the new bushings. Clean the contact area thoroughly so the rubber bushings seat correctly and the bar can move smoothly within the mount.

Quality Assurance

Dorman engineers and tests this replacement part to meet the needs of the original equipment application on specific vehicles. It is built as a standard replacement for Saturn Ion front suspension service and is identified by part number 540-718.