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Stabilizer Bar: Removal

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CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect the performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation is necessary. Do not use a new 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.
  1. Remove the hub cap and measure the distance from the center of the wheel hub to the lip of the fender with the vehicle in a static, level ground position (curb height).
    Fig 1: Measuring Distance From Center Of Hub To Lip Of Fender (Curb Height)
    G03995100Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  3. Remove the cap from the stabilizer link.
    Fig 2: Identifying Protective Cap On Stabilizer Bar Link
    G03995112Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. CAUTION: Do not use air tools to remove the nut. Damage to the boot can occur.
    NOTE: Use the hex holding feature to prevent the stabilizer bar link ball joint ball studs from turning when removing the stabilizer bar link nuts.
    Fig 3: Locating Rear Stabilizer Bar Link
    G03995113Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the rear stabilizer bar links from the rear stabilizer bar.
    1. Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link nuts.
    2. Disconnect the stabilizer bar links from the bar.
  5. Lower the front of the subframe approximately 37 mm (1.48 in).
    • Using suitable jack stands, support the subframe. Remove the subframe forward bolts.
    Fig 4: Lowering Front Of Subframe
    G03995114Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the stabilizer bar brackets.
    1. Remove the stabilizer bar bracket bolts.
    2. Remove the stabilizer bar brackets.
    Fig 5: Locating Stabilizer Bar Brackets
    G03995115Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the stabilizer bar bushings.
    Fig 6: Locating Stabilizer Bar Bushings
    G03995116Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the upper arms from the subframe.
    1. Remove the upper arm-to-frame bolts. Discard the upper arm-to-frame nuts and bolts.
    2. Disconnect the upper arms and rotate them out of the way.
    Fig 7: Removing Suspension Upper Arm
    G03995117Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. NOTE: The stabilizer bar can be removed from either side.
  9. Remove the stabilizer bar.
Fig 8: Removing Stabilizer Bar
G03995118Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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