Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the wheel and tire assemblies. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
Remove and discard the 2 stabilizer bar-to-link nuts.
Remove the 2 stabilizer bar studs.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Remove the 2 stabilizer bar links.
Remove and discard the 4 stabilizer bar-to-frame nuts.
- To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
Remove the 2 stabilizer bar insulators.

CAUTION: Do not damage the boot while separating the ball joint from the knuckle.

Remove the nut and detach the RH upper ball joint.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 1: Removing Nut
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the hose or damage to the hose can occur.

Remove the bolts and position the brake caliper aside.
- To install, tighten to 32 Nm (24 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 2: Removing Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Unclip the vapor line from the fuel tank.

Fig 3: Unclipping Vapor Line From Fuel Tank
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
From the RH side of the vehicle, remove the stabilizer bar.

Fig 4: Removing Stabilizer Bar
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Always install new:
  - stabilizer bar-to-link nuts.
  - stabilizer bar-to-frame nuts.