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 parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. They must be replaced with the same part number or an equivalent part if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to ensure proper retention of these parts.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .

NOTE: To prevent the front suspension from shifting when the track bar is removed, the front suspension must be supporting the vehicle weight.

Load the front suspension with the vehicle weight.
1. Position the jack stand under the front axle assembly.
2. Lower the vehicle until the front suspension is supporting the vehicle weight.
  
  Fig 1: Positioning Jack Stand Under Front Axle Assembly
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the nut and bolt and disconnect the track bar from the upper mounting bracket.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Track Bar Upper Mounting Bracket Nut And Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: First loosen the nut, then use the hex holding feature to prevent the track bar ball joint from turning while removing the nut.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Track Bar Bracket Nut And Bolt

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the track bar bracket nut and bolt and disconnect the track bar.

NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the track bar forward before installing the special tool.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Track Bar From Ball Joint

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the special tool, disconnect the track bar from the ball joint and remove the track bar.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.