Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford RV Cutaway, 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure correct retention of these parts

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Remove the 2 stabilizer link upper bolts, washers and nuts.
- Discard the bolts and nuts.
- To install, tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
Remove the 2 stabilizer link lower nuts, washers and insulators.
- Discard the nuts.
- To install, tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
Remove the 2 stabilizer bar links, washers and insulators.
Remove the 4 stabilizer bar bracket bolts, the 2 brackets and the stabilizer bar.
- Discard the bolts.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.