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Stabilizer Bar and Link - Front: Notes

NOTE: Use the hex holding feature to prevent the studs from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nuts.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist. For additional information, refer to IDENTIFICATION CODES .
  2. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

    To remove individual parts only, carry out the listed steps: 

    PARTS REMOVAL STEPS

    Part Steps
    Stabilizer bar links 1-3
    Stabilizer bar 1, 4-7
    Stabilizer bar bushings 1, 4-8
    Fig 1: Stabilizer Bar And Link Parts (Front) Removal Sequence
    G03307551Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.