Front Stabilizer Bar: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford EcoSport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

NOTE: Make sure that these components are installed to the noted removal position.

On both sides. Install the front stabilizer bar brackets and bushings.

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Install the stabilizer bar and new stabilizer bar brackets bolts.
Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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Partially raise the subframe and position it to the vehicle. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

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NOTE: Do not tighten the bolts at this stage.
1. Install the new rearward front subframe bolts.
2. Install the new forward front subframe bolts.
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On both sides. Position the stabilizer bar links and install the new stabilizer bar link lower nut.
Torque: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)

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NOTE: If installing the subframe that was previously removed.

On both sides. Align the index marks made during removal.

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1. Tighten the new rearward front subframe bolts.
  Torque: Stage 1: 74 lb.ft (100 Nm) Stage 2: 240 deg.
2. Tighten the new forward front subframe bolts.
  Torque: Stage 1: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm) Stage 2: 60 deg.
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Attach the exhaust hanger isolator.

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Position the engine roll restrictor and install the engine roll restrictor bolt.
Torque: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)

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- Attach the tie rod to the wheel knuckle.
- Install the new tie rod nut.
  Torque: 39 lb.ft (53 Nm)
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On both sides. Connect the lower ball joint to the wheel knuckle and install the new ball joint pinch bolt and nut.
Torque: 38 lb.ft (52 Nm)

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If removed, install the underbody side panels and the retainers.
Torque: 13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)

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If removed, install the under body air deflector shield and the retainers.

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If removed, install the under body shield and the retainers.
Torque: 1: 13 lb.in (1.5 Nm) 2: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

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Install the wheels and tires. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
WARNING: WARNING: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

Position the steering shaft coupler and install the new steering shaft coupler bolt.

Torque: 25 lb.ft (34 Nm)

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Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
Check and if necessary adjust front toe. Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment .