Ford 9U2Z-5A486-A
Stabilizer Link, Front

Vehicle elevation on a hoist is necessary before starting front sway bar link service and repair operations. Disconnect the front sway bar links from the sway bar by taking out the nuts together with the bushings before throwing the nuts away. First disconnect the links by rotating the sway bar then remove the sway bar links after taking off their bushings and nuts. The service and installation process should be done in reverse order while only using parts with the same identification number or its equivalent parts because substitute designs or inferior items are not acceptable. Proper maintenance of suspension fasteners requires the specified torque protocols because improper retention causes costly service expenses.

Service and repair operations for the front sway bar link should begin by hoisting the vehicle through a lifting process. You should separate front sway bar links from the bar front by both removing bushings and nuts and discarding those nuts. Lift the sway bar until you can disconnect the links and proceed to remove the links by taking off the nuts and bushings. For installation, replace the components following the removal sequence using components with matching part numbers or equivalent parts since sway bar fasteners are essential for system and component performance. The precise retention of these parts depends on following all specified torque values during reassembly.

Begin by installing the nuts until snug, using the hex holding feature to prevent the ball joint from turning, and then finalize the tightening with a socket and torque wrench.

Follow the reverse of the removal procedure to complete the installation.

Suspension fasteners are critical components that impact the performance of vital systems, and their failure can lead to significant service costs.

Use new nuts, as the nuts on the stabilizer bar links are of a torque prevailing design.

Suspension fasteners are critical components that impact the performance of vital systems, and their failure can lead to significant service costs.