Track Bar Ball Joint: Installation
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.
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NOTE: The track bar ball joint is installed with the dust boot attached to the ball joint. Do not damage the track bar ball joint boot during installation.
Install the track bar ball joint. Use Special Service Tool: 204-355 Remover/Installer, Ball Joint., 205-086 (T74P-4635-C) Installer/Remover, C-Frame and Screw.
- Raise the front axle until the weight of the vehicle is supported by the jackstand. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
- Install the new RH shock absorber lower bolt and flagnut.
Torque: 111 lb.ft (150 Nm)
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NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while installing the stabilizer bar link nut.
Install the new RH stabilizer bar link upper nut.
Torque: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)
- Install the track bar. Refer to: Track Bar .