Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect 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.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING
.CAUTION: Do not use power tools to remove the stabilizer bar link nuts. Damage to the stabilizer bar link ball joints or boots can occur.NOTE: To remove the stabilizer bar link nuts, first loosen the nuts, then use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stabilizer bar link ball joints from turning while removing the stabilizer bar link nuts.
- Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link upper nut.
- To install, tighten to 55 N.m (41 lb-ft).
- Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link lower nut.
- To install, tighten to 55 N.m (41 lb-ft).
- Remove the stabilizer bar link.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
To install the nuts, use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stabilizer link ball joints from turning while installing the nuts until snug. Finally, tighten the nuts using a socket and a torque wrench.