Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. 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 parts and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement 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 .
- Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link upper nut.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link lower nut and remove the stabilizer bar link.
- To install, tighten to 42 Nm (31 lb-ft).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure
NOTE:
Use the holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nut.
NOTE:
Use the holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nut.