Rear Stabilizer Bar Link - F-250/F-350: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2018 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2018 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
1. NOTE: Hold the circular flange on the rear stabilizer link stud with locking pliers. Allowing the stud to turn could break the bond between the rubber isolator and the stud requiring link replacement.
  
  Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link lower nut. Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
  
  Torque: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)
2. Remove the stabilizer bar link bracket bolts, bracket and the stabilizer bar link.
  Torque: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)
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NOTE: Hold the circular flange on the rear stabilizer link stud with locking pliers. Allowing the stud to turn could break the bond between the rubber isolator and the stud requiring link replacement.

Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link upper nut and separate the stabilizer bar link from the bracket.

Torque: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)

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