Stabilizer Bar and Link - Front: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Use the hex holding feature to prevent the studs from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nuts.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist. For additional information, refer to IDENTIFICATION CODES .

Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

To remove individual parts only, carry out the listed steps:

PARTS REMOVAL STEPS

Part	Steps
Stabilizer bar links	1-3
Stabilizer bar	1, 4-7
Stabilizer bar bushings	1, 4-8

Fig 1: Stabilizer Bar And Link Parts (Front) Removal Sequence

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.