Track Bar - F-450, F-550: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Pickup, 2007 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2007 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2007 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the track bar and install the bracket nut and bolt. Do not tighten the nut at this time.
- Position the track bar onto the ball joint and install the nut. Do not tighten the nut at this time.
- With the vehicle weight still supported by the jack stands, tighten the track bar ball joint nut to 250 Nm (184 lb-ft).
- With the vehicle weight still supported by the jack stands, tighten the track bar bracket nut to 550 Nm (406 lb-ft).
CAUTION:
Tighten the track bar bracket bolt with the suspension at curb height.
CAUTION:
Use the hex holding feature to prevent the track bar ball joint from turning while installing the nut, tighten the nut until snug. Final tighten the nut with the suspension at curb height.