Ford 8A8Z-5A772-A Bar - Stabilizer

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Remove the lower nut from the stabilizer link lower nut. Caution: DO NOT use power tools to remove the stabilizer link nuts. Separate the tie-rods ends from the steering knuckle. Detach the control arms from the subframe. Support the rear of the subframe utilizing a floor jack positioned in the center. Remove the power steering bracket bolt from the return line and position the line out of the way. Remove the steering gear nuts and bolts. Support the steering gear from above with a length of rope or wire. Remove the subframe bracket bolts and the subframe rear bolts, then lower the subframe about two inches. Remove the left and right stabilizer bar bracket bolts. Remove the stabilizer bar by guiding it towards the right side of the vehicle between the subframe and steering gear.

Loosen the rear wheel lug nuts, raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it securely on jackstands, then remove the wheels. Support the exhaust system with a floor jack, detach the two rear exhaust system hangers from their anchors, and lower the exhaust system about two inches. Remove the nuts and detach the stabilizer bar links from the bar, then remove the stabilizer bar bracket bolts and the bar itself. Inspect the bushings while the stabilizer bar is off the vehicle and replace the stabilizer bar if the bushings are cracked, worn, or deteriorated. Installation is the reverse of removal, tightening the fasteners to the specified torque values. Install the wheel and lug nuts, then lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts to the torque.