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Stabilizer Bar: Installation

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    NOTE: The stabilizer bar can be installed from either side.
    Fig 1: Positioning Stabilizer Bar In Vehicle
    G03995119Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Position the stabilizer bar in the vehicle.
    2. NOTE: If the stabilizer bar bushings are badly worn or damaged, install new bushings. Do not apply grease or petroleum-based lubricants to the stabilizer bar bushing.
    Fig 2: Locating Stabilizer Bar Bushings
    G03995116Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the stabilizer bar bushings.
  3. Install the stabilizer bar brackets.
    1. Position the brackets on the stabilizer bar bushings.
    2. Install the stabilizer bar bracket nuts and bolts.
      • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
    4. CAUTION: The upper arm must be at curb height before the nuts can be tightened. Failure to do so will result in damage to the bushings resulting in poor ride quality and handling.
    Fig 3: Installing Suspension Upper Arm
    G03995095Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Connect the upper arm to the subframe.
    1. Position the arm on the subframe.
    2. Install new upper arm bolts and nuts. Do not tighten the nuts at this time.
    5. CAUTION: Do not use air tools to install the nut. Damage to the boot can occur.
    NOTE: The nuts retaining the stabilizer bar link are of a torque prevailing design and new nuts must be used during installation of the stabilizer bar link.
    NOTE: Use the hex holding feature to prevent the stabilizer bar link ball studs from turning when installing the stabilizer bar link ball stud nuts. Tighten the nut to specification using a socket and a torque wrench.
    Fig 4: Locating Rear Stabilizer Bar Link
    G03995113Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the stabilizer bar links to the stabilizer bar.
    1. Attach the stabilizer bar links to the stabilizer bar.
    2. Install new stabilizer bar link nuts.
      • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  6. Install the protective cap on the stabilizer bar link.
    Fig 5: Identifying Protective Cap On Stabilizer Bar Link
    G03995112Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the frame-to-body bolts.
    • Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
    Fig 6: Installing Frame-To-Body Bolts
    G03995124Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Position jack stands under the suspension lower arm and bushings and raise the suspension until the distance between the center of the hub and the lip of the fender is equal to the measurement taken during Removal, Step 1 (curb height).
    Fig 7: Measuring Distance Between Center Of Hub And Lip Of Fender
    G03995098Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Tighten the upper arm-to-frame nuts.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Fig 8: Locating Upper Arm-To-Frame Nuts
G03995126Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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