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2014 Ford Explorer

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204-01 Front Suspension 2014 Explorer


REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Procedure revision date: 06/03/2013

Stabilizer Bar Link


Removal

1. NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major
service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design.
Tighten fasteners as specified.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to Section 100-02, Jacking and Lifting Lifting Points.

2. NOTICE: Do not use power tools to remove the stabilizer bar link nuts. Damage to the stabilizer bar link ball joints or boots may occur.
NOTE: To remove the stabilizer bar link nuts, loosen the nuts, then use the hex holding feature to prevent the stabilizer bar link ball joints from turning while removing
the stabilizer bar link nuts.
Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link lower nut.

3. Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link upper nut.

4. Remove the stabilizer bar link.

Installation

1. NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major
service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design.
Tighten fasteners as specified.
Install the stabilizer bar link.

2. NOTE: To install the nuts, use the hex holding feature to prevent the stabilizer link ball joints from turning while installing the nuts until snug. Finally, tighten the nuts
using a socket and a torque wrench.
Install the new stabilizer bar link upper nut.

Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).

3. Install the new stabilizer bar link lower nut.

Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).

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