Did the bushings non my 82 300TD. Did not split them. I used spray silicon on the sway bar and slid them into position. At the time I was rebuilding the entire front end. The plastic piece that closes the sway bar opening will come off and allow the bushing to slide into position.

The job is easier if you remove the brake booster and battery tray. Be ready to treat the battery tray and area below the tray for rust. POR 15 works great. Also have the necessary gaskets for the booster and master cylinder. It can be done without removing the brake booster but I found it more work and frustration than removing the booster.

Dave

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1970 220D, owned 1980-1990
1980 240D, owned 1990-1992
1982 300TD, owned 1992-1993
1986 300SDL, owned 1993-2004
1999 E300, owned 1999-2003
1982 300TD, 213,880mi, owned since Nov 18, 1991- Aug 4, 2010 SOLD
1988 560SL, 100,000mi, owned since 1995
1965 Mustang Fastback Mileage Unknown(My sons)
1983 240D, 176,000mi (My daughers) owned since 2004
2007 Honda Accord EX-L I4 auto, the new daily driver
1985 300D 264,000mi Son's new daily driver.(sold)
2008 Hyundai Tiberon. Daughters new car