Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 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 to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
NOTE:
The stabilizer bar bushing and bracket are part of the stabilizer bar assembly. The stabilizer bar will not easily turn in the bushing. The vehicle suspension must be raised to ride height to remove and install the stabilizer bar and link.
- Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES
.NOTE: Use the hex holding feature to prevent the stabilizer bar link stud from turning while removing the nut.
- Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link lower nut.
- To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
- Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link upper nut.
- To install, tighten to 38 Nm (28 lb-ft).
- Remove the stabilizer bar link.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
Always install new suspension fasteners.
NOTE:
The stabilizer bar link plastic protective cover must face toward the front of the vehicle.
NOTE:
Use the hex holding feature to prevent the stabilizer bar link stud from turning while installing the nut.