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Removal And Installation

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  1. Remove the stabilizer bar. For additional information, refer to Stabilizer Bar .
  2. NOTE: To aid removal, apply a light coat of silicone lubricant to the necessary parts of the rear stabilizer bar and the inside diameter of the stabilizer bar bushing and link.
  3. Remove the stabilizer bar bushing and link.
    1. Slide the bushing off of the stabilizer bar.
    2. Slide the link off of the stabilizer bar.
  4. Fig 1: Removing Stabilizer Bar Bushing And Link
    GF0015310Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The stabilizer bar links and bushings are vehicle specific (convertible and coupe). Make sure the correct link and bushing go on the correct vehicle.

    The link for the convertible GT and V6 Pony package will have a "B" suffix in the part number and it will be colored white. The bushing for the convertible will have a "B" suffix in the part number.

    The link for the GT coupe and Shelby GT 500 convertible will have an "A" suffix in the part number and it will be colored black. The bushing will have an "A" suffix in the part number.

    NOTE: To aid installation, apply a light coat of silicone lubricant to the necessary parts of the rear stabilizer bar and the inside diameter of the stabilizer bar bushing and link.
    NOTE: The stabilizer bar link for the Shelby GT 500 convertible will have a "C" suffix in the part number and it will be blue/gray in color. The bushing will have a "C" suffix in the part number.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.