Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: 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 of correct retention of these parts.

NOTE: When installing the stabilizer bar bushings, make sure the bushings are correctly oriented with the bushing flanges in the up position and the bushing split pointing to the front of the vehicle.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the 2 stabilizer bar bushing bracket bolts and the stabilizer bar bushing bracket.
- Discard the bolts.
- To install, tighten the new bolts to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).

NOTE: Inspect the stabilizer bar bushing for wear. If necessary, install a new part.

Remove the stabilizer bar bushing.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.