Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. 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 may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed 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 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 article.
Remove and discard the front stabilizer bar link nuts and grommets.
- To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
Remove the front stabilizer bar link studs and the front stabilizer bar links.
Remove the 4 stabilizer bar bracket bolts, stabilizer bar, brackets and bushings.
- Discard the stabilizer bar bracket bolts.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

NOTE: Inspect and clean the mating surfaces and the internal threads. Make sure all mating surfaces are free of foreign material and remove any thread locking compound from the internal threads.

NOTE: In the event the stabilizer bar bracket bolts cannot be installed in the frame, remove the weld nut and replace with a flag nut (N807634-S441).

To install, reverse the removal procedure.