Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical components because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. Install new components with the same component number or an equivalent component if installation is necessary. Do not use an installation component of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these components.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Remove the nuts from both lower ends of the stabilizer bar links and remove the washers.

Fig 1: Removing Nuts From Both Lower Ends Of Stabilizer Bar Links
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the nuts and washers from both upper ends of the stabilizer bar links-to-frame and remove the links.

Fig 2: Removing Nuts And Washers From Both Upper Ends Of Stabilizer Bar Links-To-Frame
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the nuts from both stabilizer bar retainer-to-axle brackets and remove the stabilizer bar retainers, stabilizer bar mounting brackets, U-bolts and the stabilizer bar.

Fig 3: Removing Nuts From Stabilizer Bar Retainer-To-Axle Brackets
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure, using new fasteners.

Fig 4: Installing Stabilizer Bar Retainer-To-Axle Brackets
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig 5: Installing Nuts And Washers To Both Upper Ends Of Stabilizer Bar Links-To-Frame
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.