Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford RV Cutaway, 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. 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 numbers or 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 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 2 stabilizer bar link lower nuts.
- To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
- Remove the 4 bolts and the 2 stabilizer bar brackets.
- Discard the 4 bolts.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Remove the stabilizer bar.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.