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Removal & Installation

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  1. Raise the vehicle and install safety stands.
  2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
  3. Remove the rear stabilizer bar (5A772).
    1. Remove the rear stabilizer bar link nuts and bolt.
    2. Remove the rear stabilizer bar link.
    3. Remove the rear stabilizer bar mounting bracket bolts and remove the brackets.
    4. Remove the rear stabilizer bar.
    Fig 1: Removing Bar & Link Assembly
    G00112903Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.