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Stabilizer Bar Link: Removal

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CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect the 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.
  1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
  2. NOTE: To remove the nut, first loosen the nut, then use the hex holding feature to prevent the stabilizer bar link ball joint from turning while removing the nut.
    Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Link Nut
    G00374156Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link (5K483) from the suspension lower arm (3078).
  4. NOTE: To remove the nut, first loosen the nut, then use the hex holding feature to prevent the stabilizer bar link ball joint from turning while removing the nut.
    Fig 2: Identifying Stabilizer Bar-To-Link Nut
    G00374178Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the nut and stabilizer bar link.