Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln MKX and 2010 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or 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 make sure of correct retention of these parts.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link upper nuts.
- To install, tighten the new nuts to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link lower nuts and remove the stabilizer bar links.
- To install, tighten the new nuts to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Remove and discard the stabilizer bar bracket nuts and remove the stabilizer bar brackets and the stabilizer bar.
- To install, tighten to the new nuts 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
Inspect the stabilizer bar bushings and install a new bushing(s), if necessary.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.