Track Bar - F-450, F-550: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford Pickup, 2008 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2008 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cab & Chassis. 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 can result in major service expense. They must be replaced with the same part number or an 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 of correct retention of these parts.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
- Load the front suspension with the vehicle weight.
- Position a jackstand under both sides of the front axle assembly.
- Lower the vehicle until the front axle is supporting the vehicle weight.
- Remove the track bar-to-frame nut and bolt and disconnect the track bar.
- Discard the nut and bolt.
- Remove and discard the track bar ball joint nut.
- Using the special tool, disconnect the track bar from the ball joint and remove the track bar.
NOTE:
To prevent the front suspension from shifting when the track bar is removed, the front axle must be supporting the vehicle weight.
NOTE:
First loosen the nut, then use the hex holding feature to prevent the track bar ball joint from turning while removing the nut.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to rotate the track bar forward before installing the special tool.