Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup, 2012 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2012 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2012 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Suspension fasteners are critical components because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. Install new components with the same component number or an equivalent component if installation is necessary. Do not use an installation component of lesser quality or substitute design. Use specified torque values during reassembly to make sure correct retention of these components.

All Vehicles

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link lower nuts.
- To install, tighten the new nuts to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
F-450 Wide Frame Vehicles Equipped With Diesel Engine and (Inboard) Reductant Tank
Lower the reductant tank assembly.
1. Support the reductant tank assembly with a suitable jackstand.
2. Remove the four cover bolts.
  - To install, tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
3. Lower the reductant tank assembly.
Fig 1: Locating Reductant Tank Assembly And Cover Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All Vehicles
Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link upper nuts and remove the stabilizer bar links.
- To install, tighten the new nuts to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
Remove the stabilizer bar bracket bolts, brackets and the stabilizer bar.
- Discard the bolts.
- To install, tighten the new bolts to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.